Taylor Mac’s “the 1990’s” premiere show and dance after party at the International Festival or Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT was an opportunity to discover a world premiere in an intimate theatre setting and then hit the dance floor with the audience members.

Conversation starting was easy. All one had to ask fellow audience members whether they had attended a performance previously. Since this performance was general seating, people arrived early and congregated outside.  

When the doors opened people headed to the best seats and once they found one, they stayed put. Another opportunity to chat with people in nearby seats!

At the after show dance party, everyone was moving to the beat. I noticed people just walked over to the dance floor, many without dance partners. That soon included me. There were photo ops, performances and a happy vibe.

As a solo traveler, what optimal situations do you find on weekend nights to mix and mingle in a secure setting?