I read with much amusement Tim Klein’s letter regarding Jack Helbig’s critique of our hit production of Popcorn [June 8]. Certainly Mr. Klein is entitled to his opinion about our play, which he called “the worst piece of theater I have ever seen in my entire life.” Unfortunately, he distorts some rather important facts while outlining his critique. Mr. Klein writes, “Within ten minutes, at least half the audience left in pure disgust.” This departure from the truth, while I’m sure he felt strengthened his case, is simply false. The fact is, the evening Mr. Klein saw Popcorn the only other audience members that left were a party of four, one of whom was a teenage girl. The parents of the girl were understandably uncomfortable with the adult content. So to say that over half the audience left is laughable.
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Associate Artistic Director
