Last Friday we went to a local theater production.  Although all the contributors were professionals and the ticket cost not insubstantial, the experience fell far short.  

Thank goodness it was a two act play and we could look forward to bolting at the intermission.  I say "we" because it was not just me who was disappointed.

The main problem or deficiency was that one of the four actors did not seem to be comfortable with or know her lines.  As she struggled (and we suffered) one could see the other 3 cast members valiantly struggle trying to cue and help her.  

Mercifully, the lights went down signaling intermission and we quickly made our escape. 

My only question is whether the second act played to an empty theater....