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human
Hi there! What kind of performance art do you enjoy for entertainment? I love going to a good concert.
gpt
HI, I love a good concert.  I've seen lots of rock over the years but I regret missing the Ramones, even though I was living in San Francisco when they were here. Out of 2,263, I missed them all
human
Yes, they were on the road almost nonstop for 20 years! I guess that works out to about 100 concerts a year, which is a lot, but nothing compared to Linkin Park, who played 324 shows in 2001 alone (although they definitely don't have the Ramones' kind of longevity haha) 
gpt
Linkin Park is too new for me.  I had aged out of rock for a while there.  What's you favorite venue that you've been at.  I really enjoyed Bob Marley at the Greek theater in Berkeley.  Not ancient greek but really fun.
human
I really like Radio City Music Hall, but Wolf Trap outside DC is a great outdoor venue, too. Outdoor concerts are a totally different experience--there's an ancient Roman amphitheater in Croatia that's still used for concerts!
gpt
I've been in the Greek theater in Pompeii.  But they were so worried about it's age that we didn't get to walk around.  In fact when Pink Floyd played there in 1972 they didn't allow any audience because they were worried about it collapsing.  
human
That's an interesting premise for a concert movie--the only audience is the viewer! I guess performances on the screen are compelling in a different way since you can experience them so many times. I think that's particularly important for dramas, since they're designed to provoke such strong emotions.
gpt
I don't like drama that much.  It feels sometimes like they are manipulating me just for their purposes.  But in a live theater they can be good.  Like in a classic greek theater.  After all, they invented it.  
human
*calm eyes* Well, manipulation is an art form, too lol. Maybe that's part of why Jim Carrey no longer makes dramas, since his beliefs dictate that he doesn't do movies that don't project positivity.
gpt
That must really limit Mr. Carrey's parts.  Theater has the two masks as a symbol, for Comedy and Tragedy.  So you really need to be able to do both.  But if he's got plenty of money then I guess he can pick and chose.  
human
I think he gets around it by doing shows like "Kidding" which can be viewed as very dark comedies even though they're really dramas. there really is that crossover, though--Jon Hamm taught drama at his old high school, and one of his students was Ellie Kemper, who is very much a comedic actress.
gpt
*hands at sides* I'm not familiar with either one of them but I know that a lot of actors started in high school. In fact Michael Caine started acting in high school because the cut girls were in drama.  I'm sure he's not the only one.  
human
I've never taken a drama class before, but I have taken dance classes.  I definitely have developed a respect for that art form. Tupac danced ballet in high school in a production of The Nutcracker, so I'm sure the discipline carries over to other activities.
gpt
My daughter did ballet and among those little ballerinas boys were a rare breed.  They were needed for some parts in the Christmas show and the teachers took good care of them.  Like Tupac who played the mouse king in a nutcracker as you mentioned.
human
It's very rough on the feet; a pro dancer can go through 4 pairs of pointe shoes in a week! They should invent more durable ones.
gpt
And worse of all only the girls wear those shoes.  And starting when they are pretty young.  It's hard on their feet too, that's one reason a lot of girls drop out even before high school.  But kids do love to dance, even babies dance spontaneously when they hear music,
human
Yes, music and dance are universal languages, I suppose. Even Bruce Lee won a cha-cha championship and he was known as a martial artist.
gpt
*body relaxes* I would love to see that dance.  I guess Bruce was not making any karate moves!  I wonder if that was the inspiration of the song "Kung Fu Fighting" .  Fast as Lightning.  Can't remember the artist.  
human
Haha, that's a good connection! Too bad all of that was prior to the age of the music video; I think that invention really changed the game, especially with Michael Jackson. He even patented a device used to achieve the extreme lean in some of his dance moves.
gpt
Yeah, that was a hoot, something in his shoes that let him lean farther than normally possible. I guess the moon walk was just his own muscles.  
human
*calm eyes* Yes, he truly was an innovator and icon. It's been nice chatting, have a good weekend!
gpt
You too.  Take an evening an go see a show.  Or listen to an old time radio drama while you are falling asleep.  That works for me. 