Theatre Etiquette Quiz

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

When is the best time to arrive for a performance?

• 5 minutes after it begins
• Just as it is beginning
• At least 10 minutes early
• During intermission

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.

Is it ok to eat or drink in a live-performance theatre?

• yes, as long as you don't make a mess.
• yes, as long as you are quiet.
• No, food should only be eaten ONSTAGE
• no, food is messy and attracts ants and mice.

When is it ok to leave the theatre early?

• Anytime you want.
• Only if the show is terrible.
• In extreme emergencies only.
• NEVER!

How should I NOT applaud the show?

• enthusiastically if you enjoyed the show.
• politely if you did not enjoy the show
• Stand and clap if it was amazing.
• Yelling & Screaming at the end if you liked it.

When is it ok to take video or pictures of the cast?

• Before
• During
• After
• Never