| Theatre
Etiquette |
| Going to a play is a
special experience, one that you will remember for a long time.
Everyone in the audience has been looking forward to seeing the
performance.
There is a big difference in going to a
theatre and to a movie. The actors are performing for you live
onstage, and they can see and hear what goes on in the audience just
as you can see and hear them. So one behaves a little different than
when you are at the movies or at home watching TV.
Some things to remember:
- Stay with your group at all times.
Wait for the ushers to help find your seat - they'll want to see
your ticket to make sure everyone is in the right place.
- Lights will dim just before a
performance, then go dark. Show your knowledge by sitting calmly.
- No talking or whispering during the
performance.
- Laughter at appropriate times only.
- Clap with enthusiasm.
- One needs to be still, no shuffling,
or getting up during a performance.
- Keep body movements to a minimum.
You can't get up and move around during the performance.
- No chewing gum or eating during the
performance. In the theatre snacks are at intermission. Also, no
drinking, smoking, or hats on during a performance.
- One goes to the bathroom or gets a
drink before seating for performance or at intermission ONLY.
- Show appreciation by clapping. The
actors love to hear applause. This shows how much you enjoyed it.
- Don't leave your seat until the cast
has taken their curtain call at the end. When the performance
ends, wait patiently to exit.
- Be polite and attentive. Many people
come to see a show for a special occasion like birthdays,
holidays, etc.; you can help keep their evening special.
- No taking of pictures is allowed.
- TURN OFF ALL cell phones, pagers,
beepers, alarms, any thing that can disturb the production, actors
and the audience members during the performance. It is very
impolite to have it go off during a performance.
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