HOW TO BE A GREAT AUDIENCE MEMBERAttending a live presentation or performance is an important part of learning about the arts. For many students, it may be their first experience in such a setting and they may not know what is expected of them in terms of audience etiquette. This page provides a set of audience etiquette guidelines designed to help prepare students for their participation in upcoming presentations and performances at the Modlin Center.
- Being a great audience member requires respect—respect for the artist/presenter, your teacher, your fellow classmates, other patrons and yourself.
- The success of a presentation or performance depends in part on the audience members...YOU!
- When you help create a supportive and focused atmosphere, you help create the best experience possible for everyone involved.
- One of the most basic elements of being a great audience member and one of the most important skills any one can learn is listening.
- Remember, everything you do and say has an affect on a live performance. When you are watching a live presentation or performance, the people on stage can hear and see you.
- Please avoid activities that will distract from the presentation or performance. Help those on stage give the presentation or performance that you deserve by not talking, eating or drinking during the presentation.
- Please turn off all cell phones. It is rude to send text messages or talk on your cell phone during a performance.
- If you enjoyed yourself, please feel free to applaud at the end of the presentation or performance to show your appreciation, unless otherwise requested by the artists.
- If you see or hear something during the presentation that you especially like, let a member of the staff know after the presentation or performance. They appreciate your comments. You can also post your personal review on the Modlin Center Web site at modlin.richmond.edu/comments.
- Keep in mind, each live presentation or performance is an entirely unique experience. What you are participating in will never occur the same way twice.
- Above all, enjoy yourself!
Please note that disruptive and/or disorderly behavior is prohibited and may be cause for removal from the venue in addition to other disciplinary action.
