What is proper Theatre etiquette?
Stay quiet throughout the show.
Please do not eat anything in the theater. If necessary, unwrap throat lozenges, mints or gum before the performance begins. Do not talk with fellow audience members during the play. There is no use of cell phones or noisemaking devices during the performance.
Never touch or approach sterile personnel or equipment unless you are scrubbed and gowned. room whilst the patient is being anaesthetised, unless you have sought permission from the patient and anaesthetist beforehand. Be silent or talk quietly whilst in theatre.
Be considerate of those around you!
Don't kick the back of the seat in front of you, don't be on you phone or tablet, and don't talk during the performance, because it might disturb those around you.
Actors should be unfailingly courteous to ALL production personnel. Crew members are colleagues and collaborators, not “assistants.” Allow for quiet time before the performance and rehearsal. This helps us prepare and focus for the work ahead.
The idea here is the same as an act structure — if the good guys have to do a thing three times it allows you to show it done regularly the first time, have the second attempt be a complete mess, and then feature a dramatic resolution for the third.
3. Go to the toilet BEFORE the show starts. We know that queues for the toilet in a theatre can be as long as the Nile, but getting up during the performance to empty your bladder is not acceptable, it's distracting to those around you and often to those on stage.
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Unless there is some sort of audience participation component to the play or musical you are seeing, talking should be kept at a bare minimum. Conversations are distracting to both the performers and your fellow audience members. Catcalling, whistling, screaming, and booing at performers is also considered bad taste.
No talking, unless audience participation is requested by the performers. If something must be said, whisper it quickly. Excessively shushing a talkative neighbor can be just as disturbing. Use good posture.
How should an audience act what shouldn t an audience member do?
That includes not talking over or trying to correct the presenter in front of the whole audience. Being respectful also means not heckling the presenter, arguing with his points, or 'playing the devil's advocate'. Show respect by arriving a few minutes early, taking your seat, and not disrupting the presentation.
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Peaco*ck feathers are generally banned in the theatre due to their history of bringing back luck. It is said that the evil eye in the peaco*ck feather is blamed for bringing destruction to many a theatre production.
5 Minute Call: The Stage Manager will announce that there are 5 minutes until all actors should be in places. This is usually met with actors responding “Thank you, five!”
As long as you have a ticket for your performance, you'll be allowed into the venue. Both formal and informal clothing is accepted. From casual t-shirts, jeans and flip-flops to a co*cktail dress or tuxedo, the spectrum of audience style is so broad that there is no specific dress code.
What time should I arrive at the theatre? It is best to arrive at the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the performance.
The basic etiquette rules and principles are based on respect, consideration, and honesty. Respect includes the acknowledgment of other people's rights and boundaries, consideration refers to an understanding of their needs, and honesty includes being sincere and having integrity.
Focus on your body's top 12 inches, since that's what other people will be doing. People first notice your face and its expression, once you've gotten closer. Maintain eye contact, and make an effort not to distract others with nervous movements. Make your first 12 words powerful.
Keep it clean. Many an etiquette faux pas occurs in the office kitchen, Gottsman says. (Of course, some people commit them in their cubicles, too—for example, your coworker who peels open a stinky pouch of tuna at her desk.)
“You need three things in the theater - the play, the actors, and the audience, and each must give something.” - Kenneth Haig. Theatre, by its nature, is a process of participation. It requires the give and take between the artist and the observer.
What is a triple threat in theatre?
A "Triple Threat" performer is a performer who can Act, Sing and Dance. "Triple Threat" performers are multi-talented and well rounded performers who have generally had years of education and performing experience in Acting, Dancing, and Singing.
Thrust stage theatres: this design sits the audience on three sides and is also known as open courtyard stages. End stage theatres: this design sits the audience on one side and is also known as corner stage theatres; proscenium stages fall into this category.
Let me be one hundred percent clear about this: There are no circ*mstances in which it is acceptable to use a mobile phone during the main feature of a cinema screening. Your phone should be off. Not on “silent”. Not on “reduced light”.
If you are attending a performance, any bags larger than a standard handbag or small rucksack (30 x 30 x 15cm) must be left in the free cloakrooms prior to entering the auditorium.
Sealed bottles of water will be allowed. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements before your visit or speak to the Theatre Management on arrival at the theatre. Email: boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com or phone: 0330 333 4815.
