Best LTE in the Pilot

No, this has nothing to do with politics.

Discordant review

As my wife and a friend and I left home the night of Oct. 24 to drive to the Sandler Center to hear ‘Aida,’ I had a heavy heart. I have never been a fan of opera. My wife told me to cheer up, as this wasn’t real opera, but a show whipped up by Elton John. My heart sank even further, as I have never been a fan of his, either. When we were seated and the curtain rose on the first act and I heard the first strains of music coming from the pit and the wonderful voices coming from the stage, I knew my fears were unfounded. I have been to every production, except one, done by the Virginia Stage Company over the years, and I have never been disappointed. This was no exception.

Imagine my surprise when I read Mal Vincent’s review the next day. Had I read this review before the show, I would never have gone. His opinion is one man’s opinion, and I think he has lost it. I call for younger blood for your theater critic.

Jack R. Main
Norfolk

Let me let you in one thing, Jack. I learned a long time ago*: if Mal Vincent likes it, I’m gonna hate it. If Mal Vincent hates it, I’m gonna love it. Vincent, obviously, appreciates different things than I do; in fact, he appreciates just the opposite of what I do. Apparently, you are in the same camp. Just remember to do the opposite of what Vincent says 😉.

*Mal Vincent loved Reds. I literally slept through it, the first and only time that has happened.