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Showing posts with label Theatre Etiquette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Theatre Etiquette. Show all posts

Monday, July 29, 2019

The 5 weirdest things we've witnessed at the theatre

www.timeout.com: Most of the time, good behaviour is just common sense. Holding a door open for someone; saying please and thank you; not farting in an elevator: life’s little courtesies aren’t rocket science.

And what’s true for everyday life usually goes for those more niche occasions too, like a trip to the theatre.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Standing Ovation or 'Oh, No You Didn't!'

The BroadwayBlog: The curtain call offers a final moment of connection between players and audience as their performances waft into the air, dissipating into the universe only to exist as a subjective memory. Sometimes it’s cherished, other times it’s quickly forgotten. The once coveted standing ovation has become commonplace in American theater. Should we resist temptation and be more judicious with our accolades?