I met a remarkable young engineer who has an unusual hobby. I was astonished to hear him say that he goes to live theater almost every night. Meaning almost EVERY NIGHT! In the last two years he has seen 700 productions! This is Vienna, but still that's not easy. I was astonished. Certainly he must be a theater critic on the side. No, he just likes it. So he must come from a long line of actors. "No", he explained patiently, "I just like it! Some like to read or watch TV; I like to go to the theater". (And he has figured out how to get very cheap tickets). Recently he journeyed to Hamburg because he heard they have lots of good theater there. When I asked about the Vienna offerings his remarks were very informed for a hobbyist. I'm lobbying for him to write a theater blog.
Meanwhile, just in time for my departure, he tells me that you don't have to pay the customery €150 ($200) ticket price to see an opera. There are some state theaters that offer standing room tickets for as little as €3! Well worth the tired feet. (And another point for socialism). So I finally saw an opera in Vienna. I think I need a new hobby.
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