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1
How do you let the actors know you appreciate a performance?
You clap loudly
You tweet about it during the show.
You whistle
You shout out the actor's names loudly
2
As a general rule, you should plan to arrive at the theatre...
When the play starts
At least 15 minutes before the play starts
As long as it's 15 minutes after the play starts
An hour early
3
The actors can hear you whispering from the stage.
True
False
4
What's the rule on cough drops?
Open them during quiet scenes
The wrappers are annoying; people around you will hate you
Open them before the show or during intermission.
Share them with people around you.
5
Why no taking of pictures during the show?
All of the above
It distracts the actors
It's against the law.
It distracts the audience
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Kids younger than 5
Need to be at home with a babysitter.
Can interrupt the performance
Are usually too young for full length plays.
All of the above.
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What do you use to enter/exit the PAC?
Any way that gets you out of there the fastest.
The space between the wall & theatre seats
The seat cushions--climb over them football bleacher style
The aisles
8
When should you go to the bathroom?
Toward the end of the first act
In the first few minutes of the play
When there's a lull in the play
Before the show or during intermission
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The actors can see the lights from your cell phone from the stage.
True
False
10
"Theatre Magic" happens when
All of the above
Appropriate theatre etiquette is observed
the audience claps
the audience laughs
11
Where do your feet go?
Sit on them.
On the floor in front of you
None of the above.
On the seat in front of you (as long as no one is there).
12
What's the rule on food or drink in the PAC?
Rules are the same as movie theaters.
As long as food is quiet, it's fine.
Clean up after yourself.
No food or drink is allowed.
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Why shouldn't you talk during the show?
It distracts the audience
It's rude.
It disrupts the actors.
All of the above.
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What's the rule with phones in the theatre?
As long as it's on vibrate, it's fine.
Ring tone should be changed to reflect the theme of the play
Should be off and out of sight.
Texts sent during the play should be kept brief.
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What's the deal with text messaging during performances?
As long as it's very brief, no one will be bothered.
It's fine if it's texting your mom.
It's rude and everyone can see the light on and offstage.
As long as it's discreet, it's fine.
