Being a respectful audience member means showing consideration for the performers, other audience members, and the venue.

Arriving early allows you to get a good seat, avoid lines, and settle in before the show starts.

Leaving the auditorium during a performance is disruptive to the performers and other audience members. Wait for a break in the performance, such as between songs or acts, before leaving.

Asking questions or expressing concerns during a performance is disruptive to the performers and other audience members. Wait until after the performance to ask a staff member for assistance.

If you see someone else behaving inappropriately during a performance, such as talking loudly, using their phone, or getting up and dancing, report them to a staff member. They will be able to handle the situation appropriately.

Leaving the auditorium during a performance is disruptive to the performers and other audience members. Wait for a break in the performance, such as between songs or acts, before leaving.

Entering the auditorium during a performance is disruptive to the performers and other audience members. Wait until the next break in the performance, such as between songs or acts, before entering.

While it is important to express your emotions during a performance, it is also important to be respectful of others' reactions. This means not talking loudly, not getting up and dancing, and not blocking the view of others.

After a performance, it is customary to wait for the performers to leave the stage before leaving the auditorium. It is also polite to give the performers a standing ovation.

Taking pictures or videos during a performance without permission is disrespectful to the performers and other audience members. Always ask the performers or a staff member for permission before taking pictures or videos.

If someone is talking loudly or using their phone during a performance, it is polite to ask them to stop. If they do not stop, you can report them to a staff member.

If someone is intoxicated or disruptive during a performance, it is important to report them to a staff member. They will be able to handle the situation appropriately.

If someone is coughing or sneezing during a performance, it is polite to ask them to cover their mouth or offer them a tissue. This will help to prevent the spread of germs.

Eating or drinking during a performance is disruptive to the performers and other audience members. If someone is eating or drinking during a performance, it is polite to ask them to stop.

Strong perfumes or colognes can be distracting and irritating to other audience members. If someone is using a strong perfume or cologne during a performance, it is polite to ask them to stop or to move to a different seat.