Seven Interesting People We Met at "The Power" of Duff Opening

It’s no secret we get a little giddy the day of an opening night at the Geffen — we finally are free to celebrate another fantastic show! The bonuses? Well, not only do we indulge in continuously free-flowing wine from Malibu Family Wines and yummy snacks courtesy of Napa Valley Grille, we mix-n-mingle with you while trio Angel Town Combo provides a jazzy soundtrack.

Chatting with our patrons — who never play it safe and are always friendly — is a close second to watching the show. Here, meet seven theater lovers who caught our eye last night at the The Power of Duff opening.

Marsha [Ed. note: When we approached Marsha, she told us, “The most interesting thing about me is I’ve never been here!” We beg to differ.]
Age: 62
Occupation: Radio advertising
Pre-show Cocktail: Chardonnay
First Show You Ever Saw: My Fair Lady
Favorite Seat in the House: Front and center!
Best News Anchor of All Time: Edward R. Murrow
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Taka
Age: 36
Occupation: Television editor
Pre-show Cocktail: Moscow Mule
First Show You Ever Saw: Rent
Favorite Seat in the House: Upper middle
Best News Anchor of All Time: M-FLo
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Lou
Age: 23
Occupation: Actor/Comedian
Pre-show Cocktail: Whiskey ginger
First Show You Ever Saw: “From White Plains is the best show I ever saw.”
Favorite Seat in the House: Front row mezzanine
Best News Anchor of All Time: Anderson Cooper
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Harry
Age: 24
Occupation: Director/Writer
Pre-show Cocktail: “I don’t drink before plays because it makes me bored and sleepy.”
First Show You Ever Saw: “August: Osage County is the best.”
Favorite Seat in the House: Middle center
Best News Anchor of All Time: Ron Burgundy
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Tim
Age: 51
Occupation: Software
Pre-show Cocktail: Gin and tonic
First Show You Ever Saw: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite Seat in the House: Behind the orchestra pit
Best News Anchor of All Time: Walter Cronkite
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Megan
Age: 22
Occupation: Theater student at UCLA (and Geffen intern!)
Pre-show Cocktail: Red wine
First Show You Ever Saw: Annie
Favorite Seat in the House: Center, left
Best News Anchor of All Time: Rachel Maddow
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring fever

Katie
Age: 21
Occupation: Theater student at UCLA
Pre-show Cocktail: Stella Artois
First Show You Ever Saw: Sleeping Beauty Waits
Favorite Seat in the House: Center, right
Best News Anchor of All Time: Matt Lauer
Spring Fever or Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning

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