Theater Manners
This is what you should do when the lights are out and the play begins.
Stay quiet
Actors work hard to memorize their ____
lines
We walk into the theater in ____ line.
Quiet
The raised area where the actors perform is called a ____
stage
Many actors rehearse for this many weeks before performing.
6-8 weeks or MORE
This is the correct way to respond when actors finish a scene.
Clap
Talking during a performance makes it harder for actors to _____
concentrate or focus
If you need to leave your seat, you ask this person first.
Teacher
The people watching the play.
Audience
Actors must not only memorize their lines, but also where to move on stage. This is called ____
Blocking
You forgot to silence this before the show started.
Phone
True or False: Actors can HEAR the audience
TRUE
Standing up or switching seats without permission is ______ behavior.
unsafe and disrespectful
Where the actors come out at the end to thank the audience.
Curtain Call
It can take hours to create this before a performance.
You need to ask a friend something during the play. What should you do?
Wait until after the show.
Laughing at someone who messes up shows a lack of
Respect
Food and drinks are usually not allowed because they can make a ____.
mess or cause distractions
Special lights used to help the audience see the actors.
Stage lights
Behind every performance, there are people running lights, sound, curtains, and props. These helpers are called the ________.
Stage Crew
The actor forgets a line and pauses. What should the audience do?
Stay quiet and be respectful.
Name one way to show appreciation at the end of a play.
Clapping, cheering appropriately, standing ovation
You class begins clapping early while someone is still speaking. What should you do?
Stop and wait
The script tells the actors what to say and how to ____
act or move
Some performers practice the same scene 20-30 times before showing it to an audience. Why might this matter?
So they can improve, fix mistakes, and make the performance better for their audience.