The document outlines an audience etiquette project for a theatre arts class. Students will work in groups to create either a visual aide such as a poster or slideshow, or a 2-3 minute skit. The skit or visual aide must demonstrate one or more audience etiquette rules. Each group member is assigned a role such as scriptwriter, rule checker, or creative consultant. The goal is for students to understand and demonstrate proper audience etiquette.
2. Goals
To understand common mistakes made by
audience members and not repeat them
To create a memorable skit or visual aide to
demonstrate one or more of the audience
etiquette rules
3. Visual Aide
Create a slide show or poster detailing seven
audience etiquette rules. Presentations
should include pictures representing the
rule.
Skits-each person of your group has a job
Scriptwriter 1 person
Rule Checker 1 person
Creative Consultant -1-3 people
Skit
4. Scriptwriter
Using all of the information from your
team, compile a script or very detailed
outline of a performance of your play.
Have the script approved by you instructor
by having them initial it.
Contribute your ideas and listen to the ideas
of others.
5. Rule Checker/Leader
Read the audience etiquette list found in
canvas and make sure your groups
discussion focuses on these rules
Make sure that your skit will demonstrate
what is acceptable behavior to your
audience.
Contribute and listen to ideas and make sure
all group members contribute.
Lead Rehearsals
6. Creative Consultants
Contribute and listen to ideas.
Combine ideas to create a good story to
share.
The consultants must all agree on an idea
for the group to do it.
7. All Team Members
Have fun.
Make it appropriate.
Make it effective.
Perform in the final skit.
Add props, costumes, etc as time allows.
Work in a way that will not distract other
teams.
8. The Skit
Should be 2-3 minutes
Should address the rules in canvas.
Should be rehearsed and performed well
Should be enjoyable and/or interesting to
watch
Does not need to be funny, but it can be
You will have 3 school days to work on
this before performing.