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Audience etiquette is essential for enhancing the performance experience. This guide defines etiquette and highlights its significance in live settings. You’ll learn the proper behavior before, during, and after performances, including arriving early, being considerate, avoiding distractions like phones, and showing appreciation through applause. Understanding why we applaud—acknowledging effort and enjoyment—is key. We’ll also cover attire, food choices, and quiz questions to test your knowledge. Prepare to be a respectful and informed audience member!
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Audience Etiquette Objectives: • Define etiquette • Identify proper audience etiquette • Model proper behavior
proper behavior at a performance Audience Etiquette
Before: • Look for an exit • Arrive early! • Restroom- use it
During: • Be considerate to those around you • Give full attention
During: 3. No cameras, video taping, or cell phones
Following: • Applaud- why? EFFORT! • Check area around you • Be patient!
Why do you applaud after performances?
To show you appreciate the performance • To show you appreciate the effort
3. It is polite 4. It is the socially correct thing to do 5. To show you liked the play
Have you found a monologue? Questions?
Chart $ Food Dress Applause Speak Any- but don’t get weird TV-Home Any Free NO Yes Popcorn, soda, nachos, candy Casual- jeans, tee, sweats, etc. $ 10 No Movie Maybe $ 5, $ 20, $100 Bar Drinks Candy M- jacket, tie, shirt w/ collar F-dress, skirt, slacks Play- local to Broadway YES NO M- tuxedo or suit F- dress or gown $ 100, 200, & ? Bar Drinks Candy Opera YES NO