There are some super secret double probation methods to getting a good standing room space at the opera. We learned them the hard way (Jason with constant elbows to the ribs from some woman who was sharing a space with her friend) and I will share them with you now.
1. Go early with at least one friend.
2. Bring something, NOT a sweater, that can be tied to the railing to mark your place. NOT a sweater. You may bring a string, a scarf, a hair extension but NOT a sweater. And you may NOT save more than one space with one hangy item.
3. Once you have chosen your price range (2.50 or 3.00 Euro- 3.00 is for the floor and 2.50 is for the nose bleeds) give your coat to your friend. You may not take your coat into the house. Have them check it in while you run dont walk to the location your space.
4. Be "Filene's Basement on wedding dress day" tough.
5. Push your way to the best seat possible. Tie your scarf, string, hair extension onto the railing at your given space and then wait.
Best thing about spending less than $5 on an opera ticket: you feel absolutely no compunction about leaving at halftime.
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