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Why do people turn off and on the lights in the auditorium before play starts?
Like 2-5 minutes prior to the play, they turn on and off the lights before the first act, and after intermission.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Well I do high school theatre right now, and as an actor it lets me (and the whole cast) know that we're going on in a few minutes.
- 8 years ago
it signals a change in the room and allows the audience and crowd to sync so no one is disturbed and the show goes smooth.
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