To The Theatre!

Off to theatre we are going To see troupe that is performing So excited are we thus That a poem came to us On arrival turn your steps To a place just called foyer To the French it means a ‘hearth’ Yet no fire rages there There are stalls on floor that’s ground And above more tiers abound Royal circle, balconies And on top some galleries In the theatre there’s a stage On it performance is held Stage design and many props Will be used until it stops Stage has very many parts: Of proscenium have you heard? Then fly system high above Even wings to make it whole! Every play consists of acts During which the actors act There may be one, three or two In between which time’s for loo Such a break is called antract When some ice cream you may grab Some fresh air or little chat About how the play is apt You may also choose to stand Have a little look around Without moving from your seat - An interval’s time to breathe If you left the auditorium Perhaps to talk to a historian You will hear a warning bell To your seat run not pell-mell At the end of every act Good idea is to clap As ovation it is known Also used in ancient Rome When you really liked the play At its end you stand and stay An ovation in such form For the thespians means a lot Do remember certain facts: Wear some colours that are black, Grey or navy, maybe brown: In the darkness try to drown Don’t wear hats or hairdos big You may go for smaller wig There are people right behind To see play they have their right When it’s time to reach your seat Past those seated walk real quick With your face toward their face Without invading their space Also try to sit real still With your back against the seat Keep your shoes where they belong: On the floor and not above Our trip has come to end As the Bard said: “All is well” When it ends well and is swell And there’s not much more to tell