Forbidden Things
This Shakespeare play's name should never be spoken in a theatre.
Macbeth.
This single light is always left on in an empty theatre.
Ghost Light.
This action or sound is strictly forbidden backstage.
Whistling.
This gesture is traditionally done for good luck before going on stage.
Crossing Fingers.
The phrase performers use instead of "good luck"
Break a leg.
All theaters are____________.
Haunted.
These feathered items are never brought into a theatre.
Peacock feathers.
The ensemble action performed at the end of a show.
A bow.
What you must call "Macbeth" to avoid a curse.
The Scottish play.
An object that a performer might place in their shoe for good fortune.
a coin.
The type of lighting prohibited on stage.
Real candles or any open flame.
Why actors avoid complimenting each other before a performance.
It will jinx the show.
We can never use real_______or _________ on stage.
Jewlery or money.
An object that is allegedly cursed if used on stage.
A mirror.
Never wear new_______during a show.
Shoes.
You should always leave an empty____________.
Seat.
Costumes in these colors are bad luck.
Blue, green, and all-white.
A personal routine many performers follow before a show.
A pre-show ritual.
You can only receive this item AFTER a performance.
Flowers.
The pre-show action some actors do to their hair for luck.
Braiding hair.