Booster seats for Kennedy Center?

[Anonymous]

I am taking two very small kids to a rather lengthy, "adult" performance at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Does anyone know if the KC has booster seats or something for little kids? If not, do you think it would be appropriate to bring our (clean) car seat boosters for them to sit on?

Any experiences or suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I love children. Have worked with them for years and adore my daughter. However, if I were going to the Kennedy Center to see a show in the Opera House and was seated next to a child, I would not be very happy. What rather lengthy and "adult" performance do you think is appropriate for them?

[Anonymous]

I have a suggestion - if it's an adult performance, don't take two very small children. I'm assuming it's pricey and other people will not appreciate this.

[Anonymous]

13:22 here...I am sorry -- I did not address your actual question. No, I do not think it is appropriate to bring car booster seats into the Opera House at the Kennedy Center.

[Anonymous]

I'm truly not one to call troll but the OP seems designed to provoke a response.

Just in case you're for real, OP: don't take kids who need boosters to such a performance.

[Anonymous]

Well, I think I recall booster seats for Family Theater performances from DD's younger days. I don't expect they'll be prepared for an Opera House performance if they're not expecting little kids in the audience. You can contact whatever they call their audience services office to discuss this-- I expect they'll try to accommodate special needs of all kinds.

What is it you're going to see/ hear? I would assume the issue for other patrons would be whether your kids can sit still and quietly, not whether they're boosted to something approaching small adult height.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a suggestion - if it's an adult performance, don't take two very small children. I'm assuming it's pricey and other people will not appreciate this.

Agreed. I don't think booster seats are appropriate.

There are tons of options for kids' theater in this area. I'd avoid taking my kids to the Kennedy Center, unless it's an event specifically geared to kids.

[Anonymous]

Please tell me you are NOT taking them to see Wicked...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please tell me you are NOT taking them to see Wicked...

Yes-- pease tell me you are not considering "Wicked" a grown up performance!!

[Anonymous]

Uh... OP here. Sorry, not a troll. I'm a real person.

Yes, I am taking them to see Wicked. I have heard it is great, and not too scary, and I only termed it an "adult" performance to distinguish it from the shorter kids-type performances that the KC often has.

I have two boys who will be 5 and 6 when we go. They have been to see other full-length musicals (at Olney theatre) and they ADORE them. And their behavior has been impeccable. Absolutely impeccable. My 5 year old, who cannot sit still for ANYTHING, will sit completely immobile for 2-3 hours if a musical is in front of him. But he is a shrimp. He will be just barely 5 when we go, and he is one of the smallest kids in his class.

But actually being tall enough to see the performance is an issue. They can't (both) sit in my lap the entire time. And since I shelled out $90 per ticket, I'd like to have my own seat.

Any (helpful) suggestions out there for how to make it so they can see?

[Anonymous]

I saw Wicked and it's loooooooong. Hell, I got antsy. This is way too long for small children. And at $90 a pop, you are really risking pissing a lot of people off. This is such a terrible idea I can't believe people need to point this out to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please tell me you are NOT taking them to see Wicked...

Yes-- pease tell me you are not considering "Wicked" a grown up performance!!

While it is not a "grown up" performance (or a performance for "grown-ups"), it is not tailored for little kids.

The excerpt below is taken from http://www.wickedwestend.co.uk/wicked-faqs/wicked-children.htm

Should You Bring Children to Wicked?

WICKED TIPS for PARENTS

Comments from Carol de Giere:

I'm often asked: Is Wicked appropriate for children? Wicked is not a children's show although it is designed for families. Young people about the age of 8 and older love it. The applause has been tremendous during matinee crowds with large numbers of school or youth groups in the audiences. There's discrimination issues, love triangles, fascinating set pieces and costumes, powerfully belted songs, tender songs, characters who are transformed through time, and a storyline plotted like a mystery novel. No foul language and only playful violence.

FEAR FACTOR - NOTE FOR PARENTS: Children age four and under are not admitted in the show. I've received email messages about some children who were afraid of the the winged dragon, flying monkey, the OZ head, and the OZ head's voice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw Wicked and it's loooooooong. Hell, I got antsy. This is way too long for small children. And at $90 a pop, you are really risking pissing a lot of people off. This is such a terrible idea I can't believe people need to point this out to you.

I'm sorry you got antsy. Perhaps you should not be going to these performances.

My kids, however, do just fine thank you. Apparently better than some adults.

[Anonymous]

OP, I sure how you are going to a matinee. Because I would be pissed if you went to an evening performance with two small children and were sitting anywhere near me.

[Anonymous]

While you might be only paying $90 per ticket, the most expensive seats are selling for $250. This is not an appropriate activity for children that young.