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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 ago
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    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.

  • So people will know its starting soon and take their seats.

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