Theatre Etiquette

What can you eat in a theatre during a play?

• hotdogs
• popcorn
• gummy bears
• nothing

If there is an emergency and you need to leave the theatre, when is a good time to do that?

• when the audience is clapping or there's a break in the show
• whe the
• when it is quiet
• after you notice that someone else left

When should you go to the restroom during a show?

• when you need to
• before the show starts
• during a song
• when the show starts

If you really like the show, at the end of the show you should

• stand and clap
• whistle
• yell and scream
• jump up and down

Can I ever take pictures during a show?

• no
• yes

Which of the following is appropriate clothing to wear to the theatre?

• Nice dress clothes
• A T-shirt and jeans
• Shorts and a Hawaiian shirt
• Flip-flops

Which of the following noises are acceptable during a performance?

• unwrapping a candy/cough drop
• cell phone
• whispering
• none of the above

What is the best option for cellphones?

• Turn them off completely or don't bring them intot he theatre.
• Put it on vibrate.
• Put it on silent.
• Put it in airplane mode.

Why should you NOT put your feet on the seat in front of you?

• Someone paid a lot of money for that seat and it would be expensive to replace should it get broken.
• It would be rude to bump the seat because the person in front of you paid money to be here too.
• Someone has to clean the seats if you get them dirty.
• All of the above.

Why should you always take off your hat in the theatre?

• So we can see you hat hair.
• You could get food on it.
• Someone might think it is stolen.
• You may block someone's view.