To The Haters by Laurel Ferguson
While researching for my expository choice essay, I came across this old article written by a British guy who can only be described as a theater hater. This article is from 2000, and since theater evolves so frequently it’s important to acknowledge that Mr. John Freeman likely didn’t experience theater as we do when he wrote this article. Nevertheless, my response will include modern references because I'm writing it in a modern time. Now, I understand that some people don’t like theater, and I get it, it’s not for everyone. I don’t consider myself a sports person - it’s all a matter of preference. But this guy took his detestation of theater to the next level. I don’t know who wronged him, but he wants theater gone . To him, its mere existence is so offensive that the only way to set the world right is for theater to be completely eradicated, actors to be unemployed, and theaters to be turned into “snooker halls or massage parlours.” I was actually confused about the tone of...