Theatre Etiquette
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
What is etiquette?
Standing ovations and continuous applause are only acceptable during this.
What is curtain call?
A feeling that we are not alone, whether because of the characters on a stage or the audience members surrounding us.
What is community?
Develops one's creativity, mental flexibility and thinking skills in numerous ways
What is improv?
The part of the stage that sticks out past the proscenium
What is an apron?
No texting, calling, videoing, etc.
What is phone etiquette?
What time should you arrive to the theater?
When theatre makes us look inward, and gives us a different way of looking at things
What is perspective?
Full term for improv
What is improvisation?
The middle of the stage
What is center stage?
No eating, unwrap any candies ahead of time, take any wrappers with you when you leave
What is food etiquette?
If you have to go to the bathroom, wait until intermission. If you cannot wait that long, wait until there is a transition between scenes
What is timing etiquette?
By bringing uncomfortable topics into the forefront, theatre tries to bring about this.
What is change?
Main phrase associated with improv
What is 'yes, and?'
Sections off each side of the stage, where set pieces and actors reside until they are needed onstage
What are the wings?
Cover your face when you sneeze or cough, if it's continuous go to the lobby until you're done
What is hygiene etiquette?
Do not talk during a performance
What is volume etiquette?
Theatre provides an outlet for this
What is creativity?
Normal theatrical productions have this, but not improv.
What is a script/blocking/rehearsal?
The part of a theatre where the audience sits.
What is the house?
If you know the words/lyrics, keep it to yourself
What is volume etiquette?
The number one rule of thumb when attending any performance?
What is 'Do Not Be Disruptive'?
By making historical and literary events and writings exciting and relevant again, theatre helps with this.
What is education
imagination, creative thinking, and spontaneity
What are skills improv helps develop?
The part of the stage that separates the audience from the stage, serves as a frame for the action
What is the proscenium arch?