Oklahoma outdoor shows and events getting burned by the sun
The thought of moving Shakespeare in the Park inside for a few performances is not an option for Kathryn McGill and her thespians, though she said it's tempting.
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park's production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” opened at 8 p.m. Thursday, a few hours after Oklahoma City's temperature peaked at 107 degrees.
As Oklahoma continues to swelter in triple-digit temperatures, outdoor venue operators and show promoters not only are feeling the heat of the sun, but also from the decline in business.
McGill, artistic director for Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, said she has seen about a 10 percent decline in attendance this summer, a trend that is happening across the South.
“It will be interesting to see how the numbers in this part of the country have suffered,” McGill said. “We have a very stalwart core group of audiences, and they keep coming no matter how hot it is, but the heat is making a difference on the rest.”
David Beerley, the marketing and promotions director for the Zoo Amphitheater, said the zoo's misting system and free water at shows has helped keep concertgoers comfortable, but he still has noticed a decline in ticket sales.
Ticket sale slump
He said an indication of how the temperature is affecting sales was Tuesday's show with country music superstar Tim McGraw.
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