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Help
the child understand
being in the Theatre
is
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different,
for example, from
being in the cinema. |
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Be
early. Try to arrive
and be seated before
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performance
begins. |
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Take
care of both your
children's and your
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needs
(going to the restroom,
consuming food and
beverages) before
the show begins as
no food or drinks
are allowed in most
theatres. |
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Right
before the show is
about to begin, the
lights |
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in
the theatre will
go off. Prepare them
for the dark or bright
lights and possible
loud noises so that
they will not panic. |
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If
something upsets
your child, take
your child out |
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of
the auditorium and
into the lobby where
you can talk to each
other and he or she
can calm down before
returning to the
theatre. |
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Do
encourage your children
to laugh or applaud |
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with
enthusiasm appropriately.
Applause is a sound
actors are thrilled
to hear and responding
appropriately will
also allow your children
to feel like they
are part of the production. |
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Enjoy
being with your children
in the theatre. |
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