No talking, unless audience participation is requested by the performers. If something must be said, whisper it quickly. Excessively shushing a talkative neighbor can be just as disturbing.

• Use good posture. Auditorium seating is often arranged so that the person in the seat behind can see between the two seats in front, so slumping sideways or lounging on a partner's shoulder blocks the view of others.
• Remove hats. Ladies, if your hat is part of your outfit, you can keep it on as long as it doesn't block anyone's view.
• Noises off. Turn off cell phones, beepers, audible watches, and any other sound-making gadgets before any performance.
• Lights out.  Don't forget, the screen on your mobile device can be a distraction too.
• Snap, crackle, pop. Minimize sounds of candy wrappers, ice in cups, containers, or the slurping of drinks.
• Control coughing. Muffle coughs and sneezes with a handkerchief or mask. Cough drops and mints may be helpful, but we ask that you leave if you can't stop the attack.
• Avoid other sounds that can disturb the people around you and the performers. Food sounds, wringing the pages of programs, tapping feet, drumming fingers, humming or singing along (if not invited to), rummaging in purses, etc. can distract and annoy the actors, and those around you.
• Don't take flash photos or shoot video during live performances. The point is to do nothing that will distract the performers or disturb others in the audience.
• Dispose of trash, including chewed gum, in waste containers. Tell an attendant if anything was spilled, as a courtesy to the next person who has your seat.
• If you must excuse yourself, wait until a scene change. Getting up during the scene can be distracting to the actors and other audience members.