I found that matching an acrobatic performance by Cirque Mechanique with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra insightful because they play off of each other’s energy. The harmony of their creativity produced magic greater than the sum of its parts at the Arts and Ideas Festival in New Haven, CT.

Uncommon performances are a great venue for a solo traveler because part of the entertainment is taking in the reaction of the audience. Comparing your own reaction to the surrounding response you get a keen sense who you might want to start up a chat with and how to break the ice during intermission. You already share a common interest that drew you to the same performance.

A conversation starter could be as simple as a,”Wow, what did you think of the artistry? It’s entertaining to see the kind of response you receive. I love getting a tidbit about the performers or a comparison to another performance.

What kind of events do you attend that stimulate conversations at intermission among attendees who were formerly strangers?

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