So that everyone can enjoy this beautiful auditorium, please read through and abide by the following guidelines: Gum, candy, food or drinks are not permitted in the auditorium. Please do not place shoes or boots on the backs, arms or cushions of the auditorium seats. The audience is expected to remain seated throughout the entire performance. If it is necessary to leave, please pick an appropriate time that is least disruptive to others (e.g. between performing groups or acts). Small children must be accompanied by an adult in the auditorium. When children are disruptive, they create a distraction for everyone and should be escorted quietly out of the auditorium. Even quiet talking is distracting to both audience and performer and is inappropriate behavior during a performance. The use of flash and/or video cameras is a distraction to both audience and performer and cannot be permitted in the auditorium during a performance. Late-comers will be seated during an appropriate break in the program. Please do not try to enter after a performance has begun until the doors are opened by an official usher. The wearing of hats during a performance in he auditorium is distracting and inappropriate. Appropriate audience response is encouraged.