Lesson 1

Please read the following websites:

• http://www.ffaire.com/rules.html
• http://responsibility-project.libertymutual.com/blog/the-show-must-go-on-or-should-it-/?src=keyword_s=ggl_K=AudienceManners_C=Responsibility_G=ShowStopper_Audience_M=exact#fbid=XzbDw9D7OnY&src=keyword_s
• http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jun/16/noises-off-david-mellor-right
• http://www.denverpost.com/theater/ci_19209639#.TrhR5qYhxpc.email
• http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12213445
• http://blogs.denverpost.com/runninglines/2011/11/05/and-another-thing-readers-roar-back-on-bad-theater-etiquette/4584/

And watch the following videos:

• Patti LuPone in "Gypsy"
• Hugh Jackman on Broadway

In our age of movies and television, we have a LOT of rude theatre/concert goers. Being the director of both the theatre productions and the choir concerts at Barstow College, I couldn't tell you how many rude people I've either dealt with or witnessed. It's pretty amazing...and discouraging.

From the lists you read, have you found yourself being guilty of any of them? Are there any of the rules you don't agree with? Why? Are there any rules that have been left out that you believe should be added? What are they and why?

What do you think of performers who stop their performances to berate a rude audience member? Does it depend on the venue? The performer?

Remember…these rules don't necessarily apply to rock concerts or the movies. These are more in regards to seeing live theatre or going to a more formal concert. And of course, there are degrees of bad behavior.

Please support all opinions.

Please remember that your discussion questions are not complete until you've responded to my follow-up. Every couple of days, make sure to check back to see if I've given you a follow-up question to answer.

Please be courteous and respect each other's opinions.