Theatre, like opera (1), is one of those art forms that can take some work to truly appreciate. But, when you understand what it is you are looking for, it can be a magical experience. All you really need to enjoy and appreciate a play is an attentive (2) mind. Learn something about the play or the playwright (3) before you see the show. It can help you better understand and appreciate a show if you know when and where it was written. Be considerate to your fellow audience members. Don’t chat, rustle your program or sigh loudly. You don’t have to sit like a stone. If you are uncomfortable, by all means reposition, but don’t get up and walk up and down the
aisles unless it’s an emergency. The point is, theatre is a communal
experience and no one will have a good time if you or someone else is
being a distraction (4).
Be considerate to the actors. They can hear you. They may even be able to see.