ISU Performing Arts – Expectations of Audience

In keeping with internationalism here at ISU, we would like to remind the community about internationally accepted performance / concert / production etiquette in our school.

STARTING ON TIME: The start of any show as listed in our advertising is the time when the doors will be closed to entrance and the performers begin on stage.

MOBILE PHONES, FOOD, DRINK: No mobile phones, food and drink in the theatre. It is disruptive to our students on the stage when interruptions come from the audience. Please refrain from noise, activity and distractions in the theatre while the students are on stage. We are trying our best to teach our students what a true performance feels like.

PHOTOGRAPHS: We also ask parents to be considerate of other members of the audience and the stage performers when they are taking photographs. Especially, the use of tablets obstruct the view of others sitting behind the tablet. The flash can be disturbing to the stage performers. All performances are videotaped and photographed by school personnel, these can be made available upon request.

YOUNGER CHILDREN: If your younger children are not ready to sit still for a full hour, then please have them stay at home with a sitter.