美国剧院推出“Solo Seats”计划, 帮助单身参与者感到欢迎, U.S. theaters launch "Solo Seats" programs to help single attendees feel welcome, boosting attendance and inclusivity post-pandemic.

在美国各地, 包括旧金山ATG(ATG San Francisco)的戏剧家正在发起“Solo Seats”计划, 支持越来越多的人单独参加表演, Theaters across the U.S., including ATG San Francisco, are launching "Solo Seats" programs to support the growing number of people attending performances alone, driven by increased independence, longer lifespans, and shifting social norms. 在旧金山Orpheum剧院测试这项计划, 获得75美元的票, 包括预演搅拌机、乐团座椅和饮料, 吸引了60名参与者, 许多首次独奏戏剧家。 The initiative, tested at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre with a $75 ticket including a pre-show mixer, orchestra seat, and drink, attracted 60 attendees, many first-time solo theatergoers. 该活动旨在通过破冰卡和温馨的环境缓解社交焦虑，重点在于舒适，而非约会。 Designed to ease social anxiety through ice-breaker cards and a welcoming environment, the event focuses on comfort, not dating. 观众数据显示,单票购买量在上升,专家说,这种方案通过使现场活动更具包容性,帮助剧院从与大流行病有关的下降中恢复过来。 Audience data shows rising single-ticket purchases, and experts say such programs help theaters recover from pandemic-related declines by making live events more inclusive. ATG计划在当地和可能在全国扩大这项努力,并安排今后的活动。 ATG plans to expand the effort locally and possibly nationwide, with future events scheduled.