AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE

CELL PHONES

• Texting is inappropriate during performances
• Although silent, the bright light is very distracting
• In general, you should just turn your phone off as a precaution.

DON'T EAT DURNING PERFORMAMCE

• If you do plan to eat during a performamce, unwrap candy before the show.
• Eating during performances is usually rude except for during movies.
• Eating not only makes a mess, but also can be distracting to other viewers.

WAIT UNTIL INTERMISSION TO LEAVE

• Leaving during the performance is impolite
• If you have to use the bathroom wait until the intermission
• Leaving can be loud and distracting for everyone

DON'T TALK

• Not talking during a performamce is the simplest rule
• Wait until intermission to talk or if you have too talk whisper
• Talking can and will distract everyone around you and is extremely rude

DON'T FALL ASLEEP

• How hard is it to not fall asleep during a performance?
• Even if it is boring, just stay awake so you don't discourage actors
• Falling asleep takes away from the show for everyone around you

CONCLUSION

• Following theatre rules are very easy
• By following them, you make the show much more enjoyable