Theater Etiquette
We want everyone who attends a live theatre performance to thoroughly enjoy that performance. Below are a few items that will greatly enhance the experience for all concerned.
- Arrive early, or on-time. If you arrive late, you may not be seated immediately. It is a distraction for both the performers and the audience when late-comers arrive.
- No photography or recording devices of any kind during a performance due to copyright laws.
- Turn off cell phones, pagers, beepers, alarms, any thing that can disturb the production, actors and the audience members during the performance. If you must take an emergency call, leave the auditorium and only begin speaking to your caller once you are away from the rest of the audience.
- We love children of all ages; but if they begin to fuss, fidget or cry, please respect the audience and actors and take your child to the lobby.
- Please do not allow children or adults to play in the aisles during the performance.
- Dress appropriately. Many like dressing up for a performance, especially in the evening. This is a special event, feel free to take advantage, be aware hats can impede sightlines. On occasion the theatre can be slightly chilly due to a particular set design's impact on the air flow.
- No talking or whispering 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.
- Clap with enthusiasm. Show appreciation by clapping. The actors love to hear applause. This shows how much you enjoyed it.
- Do not put your feet on the seats in front of you.
- Do not walk on the stage at any time.
- Do not rest your feet on the stage.
- Do not leave your seat until the cast has taken their curtain call at the end. When the performance ends, wait patiently to exit.
- Spread the word! Tell all your friends what a great time you had, live theatre depends on your support.
