Theater Etiquette

Your STARRING Role in Theater

As an audience member, you are a STAR, too! You play an important role in the performance community. The artists need YOU in order to give you their best work.

S is SUPPORT the artists by being attentive and focusing on the performers.

T is to TUNE IN; watch and listen closely to the performance to understand and appreciate it.

A is to APPRECIATE the performers by clapping at the right time. For example, when a scene or dance ends, or when the stage lights fade to dark.

R is to RESPECT the performers and other audience members. At a performance, you, the others in the audience, and the artists are sharing this experience together and are part of a performance community. Think about ways you can best support the community’s performance experience.