Rules of conduct in the theater: culture and norms of etiquette

Theatrical scenes are striking in their entertainment, beauty. Live acting causes a storm of emotions, plunging into the atmosphere of a masterfully created performance. One of the most common ways of familiarizing oneself with culture is visiting theaters, where there is their etiquette of behavior.

In terms of significance, a theatrical performance is comparable to a solemn or official reception, therefore it requires adherence to certain norms of ethics of communication and behavior. At all times, there were their behavioral norms. Now the requirements for them are a little simpler. However, this does not mean that they can be ignored.

When visiting a theater institution is recommended to keep a low profile. Do not talk loudly, create crowding, publicly bring yourself up. For this there are ladies' rooms. For any questions you can contact the employees of the theater. This should be done with special courtesy, respect.

In order not to be a “black sheep” and get the maximum pleasure from the watched performance, it is necessary to observe the unwritten canons accepted by society. They will allow you to maintain the atmosphere of the holiday and a kind of sacrament of action.

The first impression is created in appearance. What is important is style, color, style of wearing clothes, hairstyle.

• Appearance should be neat. It is not necessary to wear chic dresses or tuxedos. A modest neat image is quite appropriate. Decorations are allowed.
• It is better for men to come in a classic suit with a shirt of inconspicuous tones. It is not recommended to use sporty clothes.
• Attention should be paid to shoes, not only her model, but also clean. Sneakers, of course, more convenient, but for a theatrical event it is better to choose a classic style.
• Hair should be neatly packed. They can fall off their shoulders or be bundled. When using barrettes, it is better to give preference to elegant low-key colors and design.
• Men should also be neatly combed and shaved. One of the fashion trends is wearing a beard. In this case, it should look well-groomed.
• You can use perfume.

Among the main canons are the following.

1. In the theater can not be late. You need to come 15-20 minutes before the last bell rings. Otherwise, the presentation may not be allowed. If you are late, you can not wade through the aisles between the seats. It is recommended to sit quietly on the nearest free space. Take your seats will be during the break.
2. Take a seat should until the third bell rings. You can not take someone else's favorite seats. If the seat indicated on the ticket is taken, you should politely ask the seated people to release it.
3. Going to your places you need to carefullytrying not to hurt other viewers. The face should be facing towards the person sitting. In case the passage is very narrow, the sitting spectators need to stand up and give an opportunity to pass by others.
4. Taking your place, it is not recommended to occupy both armrests, move closer, blocking the scene.All this can create a feeling of nervousness, discomfort among others.

To the basic rules of behavior, whether on a regular performance, opera or musical, include the following.

• It should observe complete silence. You can not shout something from the place, discuss the actors, rustle bags, sneeze, cough loudly. Mobile phones need to turn off or turn off the sound. This distracts not only others, but also the actors themselves.
• Not allowed to sleep during the performance.
• It is not recommended to eat. There should be during a break in special places, for example, in a cafe or bar.
• It is indecent to leave the hall during a theatrical performance, even if it is bored.

• If you have issued binoculars for watching the performance, then it is not recommended to view other viewers through it.
• Do not violently express your emotions. Applause is important at the appropriate time. It is better if they are restrained.
• Give flowers should be at the end of the whole action. You do not need to go straight to the scene. Bouquets pass in the aisle between the stage and the first row or through the staff of the theater.
• At the end of the performance, the actors come out to the audience several times, bowing. Therefore, immediately after the completion of the action, it is not necessary to quickly run to pick up clothes.

Theater is a place where welcome respect for etiquette between a man and a woman.

• At the entrance to the building a man must be ahead of the woman. He opens the door to his companion.
• In the wardrobe, a man helps to undress a woman, only then removes his coat or jacket. Checks also remain in the pocket of the satellite. He sends them to the cloakroom attendant at the end of the theatrical performance. Leaving the theater, on the contrary, a man first gets dressed, and then he helps his girlfriend to dress.
• At the entrance to the hall where the performance will take place, the tickets are given by the controller to the man. They should be kept with him.
• To the places indicated in the tickets, the man goes first, showing the way to his companion.
• Having found the right seat, a man must wait for a woman to settle down, and then sit down himself.
• If during a break a woman stays in the hall, then a man is advised to stay near her. If he still needs to go out, then he can do it, having previously apologized.

Children are the most demanding viewers. They feel the atmosphere of insincerity. Each age is characterized by its own perception of the surrounding world, behavioral features. But despite this, children from an early age need to implant etiquette rules that will help them become successful in life.

Before the first visit to the theater, it is important for the child to briefly, in general terms, explain what kind of a place it is, why they come there, what are the rules of behavior.

• During the theatrical performance, you should sit exactly in your seat, trying not to hurt your neighbors.
• It is forbidden to run, jump. And during the performance it is not allowed to even walk.
• It is necessary to observe complete silence. You can not scream, laugh out loud, speak.
• You can not eat, throwing crumbs, garbage.
• It is indecent to go out during a theatrical performance.
• You can not play games on the phone, even if what happens on stage seems uninteresting.

How to behave in the theater, see the next video.