1. Etiquette A review

2. What % is Audience Etiquette of your grade today? 50%

3. Why should you practice good audience etiquette? Hurt feelings Hurt feelings Make you miss important information Make you miss important information It’s just the right thing to do It’s just the right thing to do And…. And…. It’s 50% of your grade today! It’s 50% of your grade today!

4. What to do Sit quietly Sit quietly Keep your eyes on the speaker Keep your eyes on the speaker React if it is appropriate (laugh politely if something is funny, not like a hyena) React if it is appropriate (laugh politely if something is funny, not like a hyena) Sit up straight (no slouching, it makes you seem uninterested in the speaker) Sit up straight (no slouching, it makes you seem uninterested in the speaker) Never get up or use an electronic device (unless it is a true medical emergency) Never get up or use an electronic device (unless it is a true medical emergency) …

5. Performer etiquette When your name is called to perform, do not make any comments. When your name is called to perform, do not make any comments. Walk on stage with confidence. Do not make any comments. Walk on stage with confidence. Do not make any comments. After the director says “you may begin”, wait 5 seconds (with out making any comments) then begin. After the director says “you may begin”, wait 5 seconds (with out making any comments) then begin. Speak with energy and focus on your presentation. Speak with energy and focus on your presentation. When finished say “Thank You” When finished say “Thank You” Walk calmly back to your seat. Do not make any comments. Walk calmly back to your seat. Do not make any comments. Make notes of any comments you’d like to make. We’ll have group discussions when all actors have presented. (Probably on Friday) Make notes of any comments you’d like to make. We’ll have group discussions when all actors have presented. (Probably on Friday)

6. ENJOY THE PRESENTATIONS! --Mrs. Mullican --Mrs. Mullican You’ll need a writing utensil today, so please get one out. I’ve got the paper you’ll be writing on.