[AnalogReigns]

They really need to develop all-wireless-frequency jammers to be turned on during performances.

If a surgeon misses his on call...oh well.(How can someone so important attend a show anyhow?)

[In Maryland]

We had surgeons for YEARS and YEARS in this country before there were cell phones (perhaps I am dating myself?) Back then, the theatre had an emergency number that doctors could give out and the doctors would leave their seat numbers with the House Manager so, in the event of an emergency, and usher could notify them they had an emergency call.

I bet we could return to the system fairly easily - most doctors have a message service that would have the theatre number. Doctor's generally do not give their cell numbers to patients (well, mine does, but that's another story).