Scenarios
Jamie is attending the live performance of "Hamilton" at the Alley Theatre in Houston. During the show, she takes out her phone because her best friend sent her a text. What commandment is Jamie breaking?
Thou shalt turn off and put away all cell phones/electronic devices.
Which commandment pertains to people who cannot sit still?
Thou shalt remove the urge to be fidgety.
T/F: It is okay to record a performance without permission, as long as the flash is not on.
False
Is it okay to leave the theatre early if you receive an emergency phone call?
Yes.
Give one reason why can you not eat in a theatre?
1. Can make a mess/spill something
2. Distraction to the audience and actors
Walter is attending a show and becomes hungry. He decides that he will leave the show early to grab a bite to eat. What commandment is Walter breaking?
Thou shalt not leave early unless mightily provoked.
Which commandment pertains to people who can't show up to things on time?
Thou shalt not arrive late.
T/F: If you are late to a theatre performance, you may not enter until intermission. (Intermission is a short break that happens in the middle of a show)
True.
Is it okay to confront someone for posting a video of your performance without your permission?
Yes.
Give one reason why you should not talk during a performance?
1. You can distract those around you.
2. You aren't really listening to the performance if you are talking.
Janet goes to see "Hairspray" with some friends. While the show is going on, Janet's friend begins telling her about her boyfriend problems. What commandment is Janet's friend breaking?
Thou Shalt not talk.
Which commandment pertains to people who react inappropriately?
Thou shalt laugh at the jokes but thou shalt not laugh at the death scenes and love scenes.
T/F: You are a diabetic attending a show, and you need to have a snack in the middle of it. It is okay for you sit and have a snack in the theatre.
False
What is Actor's Equity?
"Insurance for actors"
Give one reason should you not arrive late to a show?
1. You won't get in.
2. You can distract actors and audience members by walking in late.
Dalton has his first play tonight, and he asks his grandma to record so that he can post the video on his Instagram. What commandment is Dalton and his grandma breaking?
Thou shalt not take pictures (with or without flash) or videos or sound recordings.
Which commandment pertains to someone who is hungry during a show?
Thou shalt not bring food or drink into the theatre.
T/F: It is okay to eat at a baseball game.
True
Is it okay to laugh at something, even if it's not funny?
No.
What is a set of guidelines that help people behave appropriately when they are in the presence of an audience?
Audience Etiquette
Diamond is watching Frozen with her little sister. When "Let it Go" begins to play, Diamond and her little sister sing along. What commandment is Diamond and her little sister breaking?
Thou shalt not sing along, speak any lines, shout out loud.
Which commandment pertains to people who are boring?
Thou shalt be prepared to enjoy thyself.
T/F: It is completely illegal to record a performance without permission.
True
Is it okay to cry if someone dies on stage?
Yes.
Give one reason why it is illegal to record a performance?
1. Illegal (Copyright)
2. Rude, not mannerable
3. Can distract actors while onstage