A visit to the theater requires observance of certain etiquette rules, adhering to which you will enjoy a pleasant evening without spoiling the impressions of the actors playing around.
Instruction manual
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Consider your outfit for going to the theater, your toilet should be sophisticated and appropriate to the special theatrical atmosphere. Candid clothing, like sportswear or jeans, is unacceptable. The best option for a man is a classic suit, and for a woman - an evening dress. Be sure to remove the headgear and outerwear, in winter it is appropriate to bring replaceable shoes to the theater, which will be combined with your outfit.
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"Accuracy - the politeness of kings". Never be late for a performance. Also try not to linger on entering the hall if your seats are in the middle of the row. If you have to go to your place in a filled row, remember that you need to go, turning to face the audience. Before starting the show, do not forget to turn off the phone or put it into silent mode - the sound of a phone call or talking on the phone during an action is not permissible.
3
Show respect for the actors and your neighbors - do not talk during the performance, try to keep silence. Do not bring sweets in rustling wrappers, fizzy drinks or other products into the room. Wait for the intermission and have a snack in the buffet. Leaving the hall during the performance is allowed only in exceptional cases, or if you suddenly felt unwell. Try to make it as quiet and invisible as possible. During the intermission, you can chat with friends you met in the theater, go to the buffet or take a walk in the lobby, see biographies of the actors of this theater.
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In the theater it is not customary to clap loudly, whistle and stomp feet. Applause is appropriate only at certain moments - after the end of the act, especially successful scenes and, of course, at the end of the performance, when you can express the pleasure of playing the actors with long applause and exclamations "Bravo!" You can also present your favorite actor with a bouquet of flowers.
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Wait until the actors finally leave the stage - it is disrespectful to leave the hall during the last bow or immediately after the performance. Be polite, and a visit to the theater will turn into a real celebration of the soul.
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