Actors Quote by Simon Callow
“Many actors have protested about mobile phones going off in theatres, but the real menace now is people texting during a show. It may only disturb a few people around them, but for me, as an actor, when I spot them answering their emails, I am outraged.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Audience members using phones during performances disrupt actors and fellow viewers, undermining the shared experience of live theater.
In simple terms: Phone use in theaters distracts actors and audience.
Key Takeaway
Respect the performance; silence devices.
Themes
respect
etiquette
theater
audience
distraction
Mood
annoyed
frustrated
concerned
Type
behavioral
social
When to use this quote
- stage acting
- cinema
- concerts
- opera
- playwrights
Key Concepts
Live performance
digital etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How can venues encourage compliance without alienating patrons?
- What alternatives exist for urgent communication?
A Different Perspective
Phone etiquette is hard to enforce in large venues.
