Theatre Etiquette

During a school play, Priya and Michael were discussing Theatre Etiquette. What does it refer to?

• The way we eat and drink inside a theatre.

• The polite behavior used among society and who we spend our time with.

• Our behavior inside a theatre and around the performers on stage.

• Our behavior during a movie.

What is something you should do when there are performers on stage at a school event?

• Watch and listen to the performers carefully and respectfully.

• Eat your snacks from the concession stand.

• Answer an important phone call during the performance.

• Go through your backpack to find your chapstick.

Performers welcome when the audience reacts to what is happening on stage.

• True

• False

Cell phones are absolutely prohibited inside a theatre.

• False

• True

Ava and Aiden are at a theatre. Is it acceptable for them to chew gum inside the theatre?

• False

• True

Organize these options into the right categories.

Groups:

(a) Rude behavior in a theatre

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(b) Appropriate behavior in a theatre

• Using the bathroom during the show.

• Chewing gum and blowing bubbles.

• Clapping after a song or act.

• Feeling emotion during someone's performance by laughing or crying.

If comfortable, you can put your feet up on the seat in front of you. Explain why.

During a school play, what is unacceptable behavior?

• Laughing when something is funny.

• Responding to the show in a positive way.

• Applauding when it is appropriate.

• Sleeping because you're tired.

Why do you believe it's important to follow theatre etiquette rules?