#1
Posted: 12/31/09 at 2:17am
What happened to the simple concept called "Theater Etiquette"? I think people are becoming increasingly ignorant to the fact that there are other people trying to enjoy a show then just them..
1. It is not OK to bring your four year old to a show that's not age appropriate. ie. West Side Story. How many times is your child going to ask "Where is Maria's mother?" before they grasp the concept that she is not in the show? Also constantly having your child ask "Where's Tony? Is he dead?" five minutes into the show is not acceptable. Take some damn parenting classes and learn that it's not appropriate to bring your child to an "adult show". Next time try the Lion King. Or better yet, go to the Barnum and Bailey circus.
2. When the show starts, don't decide to come in mid way through act 1 to find your seat. Even after you have found your seat in the dark, don't continue to stand up and block everyone's view while removing your coat and mittens. I paid to see a Broadway production, not you removing your cheap "Armani" over coat. And when the show starts at 730, that doesn't mean show up at the theater at 740 and expect to be seated right away.
3. I'm truly happy that you have "Jingle Bell Rock" as your ring tone, but don't continue to let it play.. it's rude. Even after it's rang through once, don't pick up the phone to your underpaid babysitter because they can't find the ketchup or get the Tivo to work.
4. When the announcement comes on saying "Please no flash photography", this doesn't mean "Everyone, please pull out your cameras and flash bulbs!" I'm pretty sure the Rockettes were not too appreciative of the 50 or 60 flashes going off during their show. If you want to capture the show, use your brain. It's called a memory.
5. An announcement is generally made to open up your candies before the show starts. This means don't open your package of gummy bears during a deep solo! I understand you sometimes need a Ludens for that tickle in your throat, but that doesn't mean you need to shake the entire bag and spill them on the floor. The same goes for drinks. Ok, I get it.. you want to get your full moneys worth of your vodka and water. But don't shake the glass full of ice for the last few drops. It not only makes you rude, but also an alcoholic.
1. It is not OK to bring your four year old to a show that's not age appropriate. ie. West Side Story. How many times is your child going to ask "Where is Maria's mother?" before they grasp the concept that she is not in the show? Also constantly having your child ask "Where's Tony? Is he dead?" five minutes into the show is not acceptable. Take some damn parenting classes and learn that it's not appropriate to bring your child to an "adult show". Next time try the Lion King. Or better yet, go to the Barnum and Bailey circus.
2. When the show starts, don't decide to come in mid way through act 1 to find your seat. Even after you have found your seat in the dark, don't continue to stand up and block everyone's view while removing your coat and mittens. I paid to see a Broadway production, not you removing your cheap "Armani" over coat. And when the show starts at 730, that doesn't mean show up at the theater at 740 and expect to be seated right away.
3. I'm truly happy that you have "Jingle Bell Rock" as your ring tone, but don't continue to let it play.. it's rude. Even after it's rang through once, don't pick up the phone to your underpaid babysitter because they can't find the ketchup or get the Tivo to work.
4. When the announcement comes on saying "Please no flash photography", this doesn't mean "Everyone, please pull out your cameras and flash bulbs!" I'm pretty sure the Rockettes were not too appreciative of the 50 or 60 flashes going off during their show. If you want to capture the show, use your brain. It's called a memory.
5. An announcement is generally made to open up your candies before the show starts. This means don't open your package of gummy bears during a deep solo! I understand you sometimes need a Ludens for that tickle in your throat, but that doesn't mean you need to shake the entire bag and spill them on the floor. The same goes for drinks. Ok, I get it.. you want to get your full moneys worth of your vodka and water. But don't shake the glass full of ice for the last few drops. It not only makes you rude, but also an alcoholic.
