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    23 Reasons To Go See Live Theatre

    To see shows nearby, check out the School of Theatre + Dance at the University of Florida. Tickets are available for the entire summer season at the University Box Office.

    1. You feel the actors' energy and presence.

    2. You forget about everything outside the theatre.

    3. It's actually 3D.

    4. It's live, so anything can happen.

    5. You get a shared experience with the rest of the audience.

    6. You'll get all the references from the Tony Awards.

    7. You can compare different versions of the same show.

    8. There are so many musicals and plays everywhere.

    9. You'll find yourself singing to a musical's soundtrack after.

    10. You'll sound fancy when you tell people you're going to the theatre.

    11. There are a lot of different shows to choose from.

    12. Lots of famous film actors started on stage, and many film actors do shows on Broadway.

    13. You can now connect with your theatre major friends on a whole new level.

    14. You'll be able to compare the play with the movie version, and vice versa.

    15. If you have friends in the show, you can see them become different people.

    16. There's a show for every age and every reaction.

    17. You secretly wonder what it'd be like to see your name in lights.

    18. You get emotionally involved with the characters and plot.

    19. Some of the costumes (and costume changes) are simply amazing.

    20. And then there's the set design.

    21. Don't forget the props.

    22. You can meet the actors at the stage door.

    23. You'll want to come right back to see another show.