Theatre Audience Etiquette

Arrive On Time

Late arrivals disrupt the other audience members and may prevent you from being able to enter the theatre until a break in the

action.

http://www.mysecuritysign.com/No-Trespassing-Signs/No-Admittance-Sign/SKU-K-1021.aspx

Also, keep in mind that you won’t be able to

use the bathroom until intermission or the end

of the performance. Take your bathroom

break when you have the chance!

http://natalieplaton.com/one-restroom-multiple-conflicts/

No Food

Food is often not allowed in the theatre. Wait until intermission to grab

a bite to eat.http://www.crazytownblog.com/crazytown/2013/02/theatre-etiquette/comments/page/4/

Disruptions

To avoid distracting other audience members or the performers themselves, make sure to turn off all of your mobile

devices or other noise-making technology.

http://mostmetro.com/performing-arts-theater/theater-etiquette.html

Using a camera to take pictures or video is against copyright

laws and is therefore not allowed. It’s also very

distracting for your fellow audience members.

Talking or whispering during the show can be distracting and annoying to those around

you. But don’t be afraid to laugh if the performers make a joke!

http://vintage-ephemera.blogspot.com/2011/12/movie-theatre-etiquette.html

Get Involved

The performance will be more fun if you show

your appreciation for the performers. Laugh at the jokes and applaud after each act—performers

love applause!

http://www.dancaptickets.com/pages/theatre-etiquette/

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jul/27/comedy-gigs-humiliation

Adapted from the Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center website. http://www.dixiepac.net/events_tickets/school_events.htm