The theater has always been considered entertainment for high society. And access to the theater, as well as the ball, demanded an appropriate outfit and flawless knowledge of theater etiquette. Today, March 27, in the professional holiday of the servants of Melpomene - World Theater Day.
This holiday around the world celebrate in 1961 under the theme: "Theater as a means of mutual understanding and peace among peoples," we have decided to recall simple rules of etiquette, that will not spoil yourself and others impressions of the performance.
Theater begins with a hanger, and his visit to choice of attire. Nowadays, access to the theater does not require specialdress code (Except in rare cases), and yet the clothing should be selected more festive and elegant. For men - a suit, light shirt and tie, women - dress or suit, complemented by accessories. In the theater you can not wear sportswear or jeans.
Before the performance the ladies it is not recommended to refresh their spirits, or use them excessively. This may cause some of the surrounding irritation and even headaches.
Woman allowed very invite a man into the theater. But even in such a case to present at the entrance tickets must be a man, as well as open the door to a woman.
To come to the theater, according to etiquette needed 20 minutes before the performanceTo pass without the hassle of things in the wardrobe, buy a program from, correct makeup and hairstyle. At the same time do it in the mirror in the foyer - a bad taste. Go to the bathroom.
In wardrobe man should help remove outer clothing to her companion,then undress himself. Numbered remains a man, he puts it in his pocket, and does not carry in the hand or finger.
In the auditorium the man enters first.It is also the first aisle to face the sitting. If a passage wide enough, can not sit up. Otherwise, you need to get up and miss passing. Having reached their seats, a man ofGide until the lady sit down and only then sets itself.
Take their places do not need later the third ring,and if they are far away from the pass, then after the second, so as not to disturb the sitting in the hall. Be late to the theater is indecent, and go to the gym when he extinguished the light, it is possible only in case if you have tickets to the box.
It is also bad form is instead use a program from a fanand examine through opera glasses other spectators.
Not to harass other spectators, you can not put both of his hands on the armrest,sitting too close to each other pridvinuvshis (this may impair review sitting in the back), cast foot for foot, sitting with legs wide apart, sit on the edge of a chair, lean back in the front seat and rest against it feet.
During the performance, should be quiet,so do not forget to turn off the sound from the mobile phone. Permissible to make a comment in a low voice to those who behaved improperly in the theater and prevent you enjoy the view, but it is supposed to do theater employees. Share your impressions ofin relative actors can play after the performance or during the intermission.
During the intermission,you can remain seated in the hall, visit the snack bar or stroll through the lobby. In this case, if a woman decided to stay in the hall, and men need to come out, he should apologize.
Even if you are disappointed with the performance, leave during the action - a sign of bad upbringing.You can do it during the intermission.
Give flowers favorite actor can be at the end of the play,after the final bows. You do not need to climb onto the stage. Pass through employee bouquet theater or hand flowers standing in the aisle between the stage and the first row of stalls.
After the performance, not in a hurry to leave the room. Wait until after the actors on bis curtain closes and only then slowly exit from the auditorium.
In wardrobe it's time to share their impressions of what he saw. By the way, a man must first put on the cloak itself, and then to help his companion.
And you will be interested to know thaton what grounds it can be determined that you have in your family were nobles
