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WorksheetsTheater Etiquette
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Theater etiquette means:
To display disruptive behavior
To have polite and respectful behavior
To do whatever you want
To be positive in the experience
When does good theatre etiquette begin?
When you feel like it
Before you arrive
After you know you like the show
Only sometimes
When can I talk during the show?
Only in an emergency
When someone talks to me first
When I need to ask for gum
When someone makes me mad
If I have to talk during an emergency during the show, you should use
A loud yelling voice
A singing voice
A normal talking voice
A whisper
What can you eat or drink in a theatre during a play?
Hotdogs
Gummy Bears
Nothing
Water
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 is a break in the show
When it is quiet
When the performers are on stage
After you noticed someone left
When should you go to the restroom during a show?
Whenever you want
During intermission
Before the show
When the show starts
When can you clap (applaud) during a show?
Whenever you feel like it
Never
Once
At appropriate times
If you really like the show, at the end of the show you should
Stand
Scream
Clap
Nothing
Can I ever take pictures during a show?
No
Yes
You are allowed to do which of the following?
Throw things on stage
Laugh if the performance is funny
Clap during a song
Leave your phone on vibrate
Why should you turn off your cell phone?
The light from your screen can distract the performers
If the sound is on it can distract other audience members and the performers
It can mess with the speaker system
All answers apply
Is whispering still considered speaking during a show?
Yes
No
Why shouldn't you take pictures during the show?
It can distract the performers
It is a law to not take pictures
The lighting is poor and you won't get a good picture
It can distract other audience members
If you were to go on a field trip, what might you need to do?
Break the rules
Go with an open mind
Enjoy the experience
Be respectful in the theater
When the lights dim in a theater it means:
Unwrap your candy
Take your cellphone out
Talk to your neighbor
The show is about to begin
What time should you arrive to the theater
At least 10 minutes before
Right as the show is beginning
At least 30 minutes before
At least 5 minutes before
Why is it important to read the program or Playbill before the show?
It gives details about the show
It shows cast and crew members
It gives show order and when intermission is
All of the above
Always keep your comments about the show
Negative
Positive
Why is it important for audience members to show respect
This is a live performance so performers see everything
Performers react to audience behavior which can disrupt the performance
Performers will give their best performance
Audience members will enjoy the show
