Thanks for the heads up. You would think texting would come under the category of "please turn off your cellphones" but I guess not. Another new thing that can happen (new to me, I guess) is that actors texting or talking on cell phones backstage can get news during a show that disrupts their performance. We had that happen during out last production.

Originally posted by KEB54 I had that happen to me about a year ago.  I had just exited and one of the actress in the wings said "My boyfriend really like that scene."  I was confused and asked her how she could possibly know that.  "He just texted me." I could only shake my head in wonder.

Well, I guess that could come in handy if you have your zipper down or something!

When I made the preshow announcements for the last show, I asked that any electronic devise that rings, dings, vibrates or buzzes be turned off. We didnt' have any problems from the audience. It was very embarrasing that I was the one to leave my phone on... oops!

We included texting with this performance. We do a matinee for the high schools, we are a community college program. Due to the number of teens in the seats that text, we made a point of telling them to turn off their cell phones for the duration of the performance.  You think that anyone coming to a theatre would do it out of common courtesy for the performers. One word: idiots  My cast has been informed of the same information, no texting or calls at all during the performances and don't let me find out you did.....