3 bells in the theater. Theater etiquette

It so happens that theatrical etiquette largely repeats the etiquette of official celebrations and receptions, so it has many conventions and restrictions. AiF.ru recalls the basic principles of behavior in the theater. Some rules may seem obvious, but you still shouldn’t neglect them.

1. It is recommended to come to the theater dressed more festively than usual. Men can wear dark suit, a light shirt and tie, and women can transform their outfit by adding accessories. Ladies should remember that refresh perfume just before the performance - bad taste. Eau de toilette, even the most expensive one, should be used in moderation. Dozens of aromas will be mixed in the hall, which may cause dizziness or even an allergic reaction in some spectators.

2. The rules of good manners allow a woman to invite a companion to the theater, but in any case tickets must be presented to the inspector by a man. He is at the entrance to the theater opens the door for a woman. According to the rules of etiquette for the performance need to arrive early. Twenty minutes will be enough to pass without haste outerwear to the wardrobe and purchase a program that will introduce you to the line-up of performers.

3. In wardrobe a man must help his companion take off your coat and only then undress yourself. Having handed over his outerwear, the man keeps the numbers, and does not wear them on his finger like a ring, but immediately puts them in his pocket. Look at yourself in mirrors, walking through the theater foyer during intermission and before the performance, - tactless. If you need to fix something, tidy up the restroom.

4. The man enters the auditorium first, he also shows the lady the way to the place if the theater employee does not do this. You should go to your seat facing those sitting and ask for an apology for the disturbance in a quiet voice or a nod of the head (if the aisle between the rows is wide enough, then the person sitting does not have to stand up; if the aisle is narrow, then you need to stand up and let the passerby pass).
A man is always the first to pass between the rows., and his companion follows him. Having reached his chairs, the man stops near them and waits for the lady to sit down, and then sits down himself.

5. Take your seats in the hall no later than the third call. If they are in the middle of the row, then you should sit on them in advance so as not to disturb those already sitting on the edges of you. If your seats are not located in the middle of the row, then you can allow yourself to linger a little so that you don’t have to get up many times later, letting the spectators sitting in the middle pass.

6. If you find that your seats are taken- present your tickets to those sitting on them and politely ask them to vacate. If an error occurred and several tickets were issued for one seat at once, then contact the theater employees, they are obliged to solve the problem.
remember, that taking other people's places is indecent. Firstly, you are causing anxiety to those people who will have to prove that these are their places. And, secondly, you yourself will be embarrassed when they “drive you away” in front of the entire hall.

7. It’s indecent to be late for the theater(You can only enter the box after the lights in the hall have been turned off). In other cases, theater employees have the right not to let you into the hall until intermission. But if you are allowed to enter, do so as quietly as possible and sit in the first available seat. It is unacceptable to sneak into your seats in the middle of the action - during intermission you will be able to take those indicated on the ticket.

8. Having taken your seats in the auditorium, you should not put your hands on both armrests- this may cause inconvenience to your neighbor. You should not sit very close, clinging to each other, as those sitting behind you may not see the stage behind you.
Crossing your legs, spreading your legs wide, sitting on the edge of a chair, leaning on the back of the front chair and resting your feet on it is also indecent.

9. Even if it seems to you that the auditorium has become stuffy, do not use the program as a fan. And remember that you cannot look at people in the audience through binoculars. It is intended solely to observe the action on stage.

10. The main rule in the theater is complete silence.. Turn off before the performance Cell phones, they interfere not only with the audience, but also with the artists. Do not discuss the performance of the actors or the inappropriate behavior of other spectators during the action. It is acceptable to reprimand audience members who are disruptive in a quiet voice, but remember that this is the responsibility of the theater employees.
If you have a cold, then it’s better to miss the spectacle: nothing disturbs the audience and artists more than coughing and sneezing in the audience. And, of course, during the performance it is unacceptable to eat, rustle with bags, packages, or tap your feet.

11. During intermission you can sit in the hall, visit the buffet or stroll around the lobby. The same rules of behavior are followed here as on the street. Having met acquaintances, you can exchange impressions, but quietly. If a woman wants to remain in place during the intermission, her companion remains with her. And if he needs to go out, he apologizes and leaves her for a while.

12. Leaving the hall during the action- a clear indicator of the low culture of the viewer. Even if you are disappointed with the performance, wait until intermission and only then leave the theater. Undoubtedly, It is unacceptable to fall asleep during a performance, even if you had a hard day and the production turned out to be boring. Show excessive pleasure in what is happening on stage during the action is also considered bad form.
Applause should be organic: individual claps heard in complete silence can throw off the actors. But after the performance is over, you don’t have to hide your positive emotions. Applause is an expression of the audience's gratitude, but whistling, shouting, and stamping feet are unacceptable in the theater.

13. If you want to give flowers if you especially like an actor, then do it at the very end of the performance, without getting up on stage. Wait for the final bows, when all the participants in the performance are lined up on the proscenium, and present the flowers while standing in the aisle between the stage and the first row of the stalls. You can also give the bouquet to the artist through a theater employee.

14. At the end of the performance, do not immediately run to the wardrobe to get your clothes. Artists often bow more than once, so wait until the curtain closes. Only after this can you slowly leave the auditorium.
If, due to some circumstances, the viewer needs to leave the theater early, then, according to unspoken rules, he watches the last act on the balcony, then, without disturbing anyone, leaves.

15. In order not to waste time standing in the wardrobe line, you can wait by walking in the foyer and discuss the performance you saw.
In the wardrobe, a man must first put on a coat or cloak himself, and then give the outer clothing to his companion.

The State Academic Bolshoi Theater (SABT) always welcomes guests. We strive not only to please you with unique performances and talents of the team, but also to provide maximum comfort to everyone, including our troupe. In this regard, we ask you to carefully consider certain rules in force on the territory of our theater.

Bolshoi Theater dress code

Unlike past centuries The dress code when going to the Bolshoi Theater has become more democratic. Yes, times have changed, and we do not have strict requirements for clothing. The crazy pace of our daily life working life Neither Muscovites nor guests of the capital will be allowed to specially visit a beauty salon before this festive event, or go to a performance from home, having first put on a concert dress or tuxedo.

Most of our beautiful theatergoers don’t even have enough time to touch up their makeup. They order a taxi, dream of avoiding traffic jams in order to be on time for the third bell, and already in the car they put themselves in order. These are the realities of our lives, so in the theater no one will look askance at a person who arrives at the performance in his everyday work suit.

BUT! Let's not exaggerate! In construction overalls or tracksuit Of course, you won't be allowed into the auditorium. If it's hot outside, think about the possibilities of changing your beach outfits to more civilized clothes.

Visiting the temple of Erato (muse of lyric poetry) and Terpsichore (muse of dance) in shorts and tops with a bare midriff is not just indecent. This is unethical and incorrect in relation to other guests and our performers. In all rooms Bolshoi Theater a comfortable microclimate is established and maintained. The summer heat does not bother those present in the hall and on stage.

Safety Precautions

Don't be indignant when you are asked to go through a metal detector at the entrance to the theater. Unfortunately, terrorists and vandals have become a sign of our time. We are also taking measures to ensure the safety of everyone in the theater and the safety of the Bolshoi Theater’s rather expensive property.

For the same reasons, it is not recommended to take sharp objects with you to the theater that could, even without the owner’s malicious intent, injure one of the neighboring spectators. Such items can cause serious damage to the unique seats and interior of the Bolshoi Theater. After large-scale reconstruction he is magnificent, and we do not hide our pride. If sharp objects are detected, security has the right to ask the viewer to leave the theater building.

Information for beginning theatergoers

Experienced spectators have long known all the rules of visiting any theater, and even more so the Bolshoi. Every year the ranks of theatergoers are replenished with new spectators. We are glad that a new generation of connoisseurs is growing up high art opera and ballet. The information in this section is for them.

You should not come to the Bolshoi Theater with bags of chips or other crunchy products designed to satisfy your hunger in other places and snack on the run. Such products are not welcome even in serious cinemas, and even more so in the theater.

Selfie, photo and video shooting

A special warning - for those who like to take pictures of every moment of their lives, including fans of selfies. Any filming at the Bolshoi Theater is prohibited! Only accredited media representatives who have received permission from the administration have the opportunity to take photos and videos.

Homage to the actors and expression of gratitude

An important limitation concerns bouquets. We respect your desire to bow to your favorite performer, and every member of our troupe deserves this, but, unlike pop concerts, bouquets or baskets of flowers are prohibited from being brought into the hall of the Bolshoi Theater.

We have had our own rules in this regard for a long time. We do not prohibit fans from paying their respects to their favorite performer, but we ask you to make sure in advance that your bouquet is sent to him backstage. This is very simple to do: ask the valet for this service.

With love for little theatergoers

A little more information for beginning theatergoers, now very young. You can take your heirs with you to matinee performances if they have already reached the “respectable” age of five. For evening performances, the rules at the Bolshoi Theater are stricter: the child must be at least ten years old.

We hope that at this age children are already consciously assessing what is happening, and their parents have familiarized them with the rules of behavior in our temple of opera and ballet art. To avoid misunderstandings, it is best to take with you a certificate certifying that young viewer has reached the “permitted” age.

With attention to our smaller brothers

A special warning to pet lovers. They are, of course, members of your family, but taking them with you in portable bags or other luggage to the theater is prohibited. Ballet and opera will not evoke emotions in them, but they will bring trouble to the theater owners. IN best case scenario they will be sent home, but may also be fined.

Third call rule

Another rule that is immutable for all theaters, including the Bolshoi: the third bell before the start of the performance means that you need to rush to the hall. Another minute and the doors will be closed. Don't be late, because you'll miss the most exciting action!

With respect to people with disabilities

When starting the reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theater, we thought about everything, including attendance of performances by spectators with disabilities. physical capabilities. The building and its interior are equipped with ramps, elevators and other devices that will allow everyone to feel comfortable in our theater and fully enjoy the skills of their favorite opera and ballet dancers.

1. When going to the theater, take care of your wardrobe. In the 21st century, women no longer need to wear Evening Dress, and for men a tuxedo, unless required by a special dress code. However, it is recommended to come to the theater dressed more festively than usual. Men can wear a dark suit, light shirt and tie, while women can transform their outfit by adding accessories. However, you should not be overzealous - it is better to dress more modestly than to look ridiculous.

Ladies should remember that it is bad form to refresh your perfume immediately before a performance. Eau de toilette, even the most expensive, should be used in moderation. Dozens of aromas will be mixed in the hall, which may cause dizziness or even an allergic reaction in some spectators.

2. The rules of good manners allow a woman to invite a companion to the theater, but in any case, the man must present the tickets to the ticket inspector. When entering the theater, he opens the door for the woman.

According to the rules of etiquette, you must arrive to the performance in advance. Twenty minutes will be enough to quickly hand over your outerwear to the wardrobe and purchase a program that will introduce you to the line-up of performers.

3. As you know, theater begins with a hanger. In the wardrobe, a man must help his companion take off her coat and only then undress himself. Having handed over his outerwear, the man keeps the numbers, and does not wear them on his finger like a ring, but immediately puts them in his pocket.

Remember that looking at yourself in mirrors while walking through the theater foyer during intermission and before a performance is tactless. If you need to fix something, tidy up the restroom.

4. The man enters the auditorium first, and he also shows the lady the way to the seat if the theater employee does not do this.

You should go to your seat facing those sitting and ask for an apology for the disturbance in a quiet voice or with a nod of the head (if the aisle between the rows is wide enough, then the person sitting is not required to stand up; if the aisle is narrow, then you need to stand up and let the person passing by). The man always passes between the rows first, followed by his companion. Having reached his chairs, the man stops near them and waits for the lady to sit down, and then sits down himself.

5. Take your seats in the hall no later than the third bell. If they are in the middle of the row, then you should sit on them in advance, so as not to disturb those already sitting on the edges of you. If your seats are not located in the middle of the row, then you can allow yourself to linger a little so that you don’t have to get up many times later, letting the spectators sitting in the middle pass.

6. If you find that your seats are occupied, present your tickets to those sitting in them and politely ask them to vacate. If an error occurred and several tickets were issued for one seat at once, then contact the theater employees, they are obliged to solve the problem.

Remember that it is indecent to take other people's places. Firstly, you are causing anxiety to those people who will have to prove that these are their places. And, secondly, you yourself will be embarrassed when they “drive you away” in front of the entire hall.

7. It is indecent to be late to the theater (you can only enter the box after the lights in the hall have been turned off). In other cases, theater employees have the right not to let you into the hall until intermission. But if you are allowed to enter, do so as quietly as possible and sit in the first available seat. It is unacceptable to sneak into your seats in the middle of the action - during intermission you will be able to take those indicated on the ticket.

8. After taking your seats in the auditorium, you should not put your hands on both armrests - this may cause inconvenience to your neighbor. You should not sit very close, clinging to each other, as those sitting behind you may not see the stage behind you.

Crossing your legs, spreading your legs wide, sitting on the edge of a chair, leaning on the back of the front chair and resting your feet on it is also indecent.

9 . Even if it seems to you that the auditorium has become stuffy, do not use the program as a fan. And remember that you cannot look at people in the audience through binoculars. It is intended solely to observe the action on stage.

10. The main rule in the theater is complete silence. Before the start of the performance, turn off your mobile phones, they disturb not only the audience, but also the artists. Do not discuss the performance of the actors or the inappropriate behavior of other spectators during the action. It is acceptable to reprimand audience members who are disruptive in a quiet voice, but remember that this is the responsibility of the theater employees.

If you have a cold, you'd better miss the show: nothing disturbs the audience and the performers more than coughing and sneezing in the audience. And, of course, during the performance it is unacceptable to eat, rustle with bags, packages, or tap your feet.

11. During the intermission you can stay seated in the hall, visit the buffet or stroll around the lobby. The same rules of behavior are followed here as on the street. Having met acquaintances, you can exchange impressions, but quietly. If a woman wants to remain in place during the intermission, her companion remains with her. And if he needs to go out, he apologizes and leaves her for a while.

12. Leaving the hall during the action is a clear indicator of the low culture of the viewer. Even if you are disappointed with the performance, wait until intermission and only then leave the theater. Of course, it is unacceptable to fall asleep during a performance, even if you have had a hard day and the production turned out to be boring.

Showing excessive pleasure from what is happening on stage during the action is also considered bad form. Applause should be organic: individual claps heard in complete silence can throw off the actors. But after the performance is over, you don’t have to hide your positive emotions. Applause is an expression of the audience's gratitude, but whistling, shouting, and stamping feet are unacceptable in the theater.

13. If you want to give flowers to an actor you especially like, do it at the very end of the performance, without getting up on stage. Wait for the final bows, when all the participants in the performance are lined up on the proscenium, and present the flowers while standing in the aisle between the stage and the first row of the stalls. You can also give the bouquet to the artist through a theater employee.

14. At the end of the performance, do not immediately run to the cloakroom to get your clothes. Artists often bow more than once, so wait until the curtain closes. Only after this can you slowly leave the auditorium.

If, due to some circumstances, the viewer needs to leave the theater early, then, according to unspoken rules, he watches the last act on the balcony, then, without disturbing anyone, leaves.

15. In order not to waste time standing in the wardrobe line, you can wait by walking in the foyer and discuss the performance you saw.

In the wardrobe, a man must first put on a coat or cloak himself, and then give the outer clothing to his companion.

1.Tell the children about the theater: (Vocabulary on the topic)

A theater box office is a place where tickets for theater performances are sold. They contain the name of the theater, the name of the performance, its author, the date and beginning of the performance, as well as the place and row in the auditorium. Sells tickets at the theater box office cashier. Upon entering the theater, spectators are checked for tickets. usher. A theater performance usually takes a long time, more than an hour. It will be uncomfortable for spectators to sit in outerwear. What should I do? Where should viewers go first? (Children's answers). In the theater the dressing room is called wardrobe, and the profession of the person who accepts the spectators’ outerwear is cloakroom attendant. The cloakroom attendant gives you a number, you clean yourself up and move on.

Are you interested in knowing what today's performance will be about, what actors will play in it? Then you and I simply need to purchase from the theater employee, conductor, theater program Look, it shows characters(heroes) of the play, as well as the names of the actors who play the roles of these heroes. Also in the program there may be short description action of the play.

So, you and I are spectators. The performance will begin soon and it’s time for us to go to the auditorium. But what is it? Which of you is the most attentive and heard an unusual sound? This theatrical call. In total, the theater rings three bells before the start of the performance. The third bell indicates that the performance is beginning. After the third ring, the lights in the hall go out. It is indecent to enter the auditorium after the third bell. Before the third bell rings, let's take a closer look auditorium. This is the largest room of the theater. Take a closer look, do you like him? What makes an auditorium beautiful? (Walls, lamps, in the center of the ceiling there is a huge chandelier). Do you have chandeliers at home? Are they the same as this one? This chandelier is very large, as the auditorium itself is huge. When the performance begins, this chandelier will go out, darkness will fall in the auditorium, and special spotlights will illuminate the stage - soffits. Soffits are special lamps in the auditorium that illuminate the stage from the front and above. With the help of spotlights, lighting designers can depict sunrise or sunset, flashes of lightning, starry skies and much more on stage.

Let's take our seats in the auditorium. How to do it? (See what is indicated on the ticket). The place where you should sit is indicated in theater ticket. Parterre– first, bottom rows, amphitheater- upper, rear. If you are sitting far from the stage, you will need Opera glasses, which you can bring with you or purchase in your wardrobe.

Let's take a look at our auditorium. The most important place in the auditorium is scene, where the performance is performed. The scene itself is not yet visible. It is still closed with a curtain. theater curtain - a cloth covering the stage from auditorium. Curtains are made of thick, dyed fabric, folded and decorated with theater emblems or wide fringe sewn to the bottom of the curtain. The performance will begin as soon as the curtain rises or moves apart, as they are sliding or rising.

Many performances in theaters are accompanied by music. Where do you think the musicians sit, is it really on the stage? Orchestra pit- a special room for the orchestra in the theater, located in front of the stage.

The scenery for the performance is made in the painting and decoration workshop according to sketches decorative artists.

Props - fake, specially made objects of sculpture, furniture, dishes, used in theater performances instead of real things. A theater worker who makes props is called prop maker

(The teacher shows the children fake things as examples: dummies of vegetables and fruits, artificial flowers, etc.).

Sound for the performance - phonogram - prepares sound engineer During the performance, he can turn on any soundtrack: the sound of rain or the roar of waves, the roar of the crowd or the whistle of the wind.

Actors for a performance may need the most different costumes: ancient and modern, fabulous and ordinary. The profession of a person who sews and makes suits is called " dresser".

Before the performance, the make-up artist puts on the actors makeup. Experienced make-up artist can change an actor's face beyond recognition.

Chooses which play to stage, assigns roles, organizes and conducts rehearsals and everything that happens on stage - director.

Actor- a person who plays a role in a play.

A person who monitors the progress of the performance, the performance of the actors, and can, if necessary, suggest the words of the role to the actors - prompter.

A person who leads (conducts) an orchestra of musicians is called conductor.

Held didactic game"Theatrical professions"

Our performance is on stage for the first time today, so today - premiere this performance. So, the first act (part) of the play began.

(Children are invited to look at illustrations of any children's performance or watch the video).

Are you tired, do you like our performance? The actors play wonderfully! Do you think they need to rest and prepare for the continuation of the performance?

(Children's answers).

The break between the actions of the play is called intermission. During intermission, all spectators usually go out into the theater foyer. At this time, you can go to the buffet, clean up in the toilet room, and also get acquainted with various photographs of theater artists that are hung on the walls of the foyer.

2. Guess the riddle:

There is a stage and backstage,

Both actors and actresses,

There is a poster and intermission,

Scenery, sold out.

And, of course, the premiere!

You probably guessed it...

3. Learn the poem:

It's so good that there is a theater!

He was and will be with us forever.

Always ready to assert

Everything that is human in the world.

Everything is beautiful here - gestures, masks,

Costumes, music, acting.

Our fairy tales come to life here

And take off the bright world of goodness.

When August ends, it is not summer that turns into autumn. In Russia, everything, even the seasons, is meaningful and polysemantic. When August ends, life smoothly flows into the game. The sea, warmth, carefree days and evenings, cheerful hikes and picnics, fragile holiday romances and beach flirtations. There is so little left with which a person can live serenely, and even this little we know how to use to the end. When everything around us dies, we, unable to cope with the lack of life, begin to play it. Shakespeare's time is coming, when life is a theater, and the people in it are actors. Most often not the strongest. And that is why riots, revolutions, coups most often occur in the fall, and political cataclysms escalate. Life ends and we begin to play war. It is no coincidence that this terrible terminology is a theater of military operations, a political arena, a behind-the-scenes political struggle. It is not the leaves that are blown away by the autumn wind, it is the curtain that is parting.

“I don’t like theater because it cripples the souls of actors.” But in the fall, other theaters open their doors and raise the curtain. Real ones. Real, because the feelings there are genuine, and blood, weapons, death are props. Theaters where we come for warmth, for answers to questions, we come to feel, to talk with each other about the most important things.

“I love theater for the opportunity to communicate.” A real theater, where there is salvation from the other - the theater of pain, loneliness, blood.
The harder life is, the stronger the urge to play. The earlier the season begins in the theater of life. It’s only August, and already boots are rattling and armies are being formed. But also real theater in a hurry. On August 29, earlier than ever, the season at the Penza Drama Theater will open.
People are already sweeping tickets from the box office, workshops are working seven days a week, sets are being built, costumes are being sewn and measured. And new heroes are rehearsing new scenes. All this gives hope. After all, thousands of wars and hundreds of revolutions have ended. And the theater continues.
The season will open with Shakespeare staged by Valery Belyakovich. This time we will be presented with The Taming of the Shrew. Many people will be involved in the performance popular actors Penza drama - fortunately, the theater arrived at the new season with almost no losses. The “tamer” will be Evgeniy Bakalov, who received the title of Honored Artist of Russia this summer. Knowing V. Belyakovich’s style of work, we can confidently assume that the taming process will result in an exciting action. Well, everyone who is even more or less familiar with Shakespeare knows that it will all end in love.
Another holiday of this season promises to be a benefit performance by A. Nekhoroshikh. The Honored Artist of the Republic turns 50 in October. There are many other plans, but hardly anyone will dare to talk about them today. The theater does not know what other performance that other theater can stage. But still, no matter how difficult it is, we must hope for the best. Life is progressive. Which means the best, the most good performances have not yet been played in any theater. They are just coming. And maybe we are the ones destined to wait for the premiere.
Third call.
A curtain.