Theater Safety Checkpoint 1

Why is horseplay (running, pushing, roughhousing) not allowed in the theatre?

• It distracts the director

• It could cause serious injury

• It slows down rehearsal

• It ruins costumes

What should you do if you see unsafe conditions in the theatre?

• Ignore it and keep working

• Fix it yourself right away

• Report it to the teacher or stage manager

• Wait until rehearsal is over

Why should you stay out of the wings unless assigned to be there?

• To avoid distracting the audience

• To prevent crowding and accidents

• To protect the costumes stored there

• Because it’s usually dark and boring

What should you NEVER do when scenery or curtains are moving?

• Watch carefully

• Stand directly underneath

• Wait until it stops

• Tell someone it looks cool

Which clothing choice is safest for working in the shop?

• Sandals and loose sweatshirt

• Sneakers, tied-back hair, no dangling jewelry

• Flip-flops and gloves

• Barefoot with rolled-up jeans

What should you do if you find a damaged tool?

• Try to fix it yourself

• Use it carefully anyway

• Report it immediately

• Hide it so no one else uses it

Why do lighting instruments need a safety cable?

• To look professional

• To prevent them from falling if the clamp fails

• To keep them from overheating

• To make them easier to unplug

Who is allowed to climb ladders, catwalks, or rigging?

• Any student

• Only trained and authorized people

• Stage crew members who want to try

• Actors during rehearsal

Why must exit doors never be blocked or locked?

• So actors can sneak outside

• So props can be stored nearby

• So everyone can escape quickly in an emergency

• So the audience doesn’t get lost

In case of fire, what is the FIRST thing to do?

• Run backstage

• Notify the teacher/stage manager and call 911

• Try to put it out yourself

• Move costumes away from the flames