A Coco Peru PSA - theatre etiquette
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Hello, My Coco Puffs. This is not my typical video. I had something I needed to get off my chest. It's a #PSA I must share about my recent trip to the theatre to see my beloved Fiddler on the Roof in Los Angeles. Share, if you'd like.
This video should be played by all theatres before the show starts!!!!!!
I vote yes!!
Coco Peru's PSA
They still wouldn't listen.
Yes!! 100% agree with you David Fletcher!! Of course the greedy theater won't play it, because they make too much from that concession stand!!
I totally agree with that!!!
There's not enough Tension Tamer Tea in this world.
Dear God, can this go on a T-shirt please?!
Seriously.
I'm a supervisor at a local theater, I love this so much I'm sending it to all my employees and friends. And I'm gonna watch it again. Praise the lord someone is saying this haha!
100%, people are so self-unaware and they are so self-involved that they have let all manners go.
they have let all manners go
So sadly accurate. People really think they’re way more important to the world then they actually are. It’s just obnoxious.
Theatre is designed to transport you to another world in front of your eyes.
Exactly. The only time I get teary eyed is in the freakin theater. I'm not a cryer at all. But when that kid in "the lion king" sang "can't wait to be king" I was like "what is happening? Like at that joyous wonder!"
Yes. And not Candyland either.
“And then is phone rang .. and he took the call”
Where’s Patti LuPone when you need her ?
Oh my God, remember that!
Coco,
THANK. YOU.
Disseminating pure, distilled wisdom, as always. I love you so much and am so grateful for your existence.
Wisdom is knowing people are trash. Buy better seats, dont deal with them.
@@utubby3730 Not everyone can afford better seats. Even very basic tickets can be *very* expensive for a Broadway show or a Broadway tour.
U Tubby
Speaking of people being trash...
Nandi the Bull Ohh I know Im the worst. I should wish for the impossible, and also stop paying good money to support the arts.
U Tubby
Coco explained in this video that she DIDN’T buy cheap tickets. Did you even watch this? Go home and take a nap.
As a theater performer I appreciate this video so much. From my training to the rehearsals and the rigorous hours of show time I cannot stand when there is no respect. Props to you Miss Coco...
And we appreciate you and all your hard work! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! It's because of performers like yourself that our world has an extra hint of color to it! Many don't realize it but theater performances are so powerful they legitimstely have the power to save people's lives. I myself when I was younger was in a horrific situation with abusive relatives. The theater was where I found solace seeing all these shows and connecting with the stories. It saved my life at the time. So, thank you again for all you do each and every single day! Much love!
“This is why we don’t go out more often. I feel assaulted.” Me when dealing with virtually every human being ever.
HeyMyLifeIsLibby period
I do love you....Perfect observation and summary of today’s total and utter lack of respect for anything !!! I feel it’s an appalling sign of the times and thank god for the few like yourself who aren’t afraid to call people out for it!!! as funny and deadly as always !!! Xxx
THANK YOU COCO!!
I am the head of wardrobe at the Fiddler tour and we have all seen your video. We LOVE it! (And you)
Thank you endlessly for your support and coming to see us. ♥️ L'chaim!!
Dani Lamb How Cool! I'll never get to see your show as I live in the middle on nowhere, but good for you and all your cast members! Keep doing your show and know Many people are enjoying your hard work! 😁🏳️🌈😁
Thank you, sweetheart! Big kisses to your entire company.
Amazing. And part of the experience of going to the theater are the people. Ironic huh?
Was it the Bartlett Sher LCT production?
Could you make a PSA for the movie theater so that we may project it before every movie? Please and thank you!
Benjamin Nelson THIS!
Amen to that! I've had several movies ruined that way!
@JeanGuillaumeDB There are things called synonyms.
You go girl. Agree 100%. I am sick and nauseous of smelling fake cheese nachos, hot dogs, and the sounds of slurping and texting during shows.
i think its just a good rule in general to remember that when you're out in public SO ARE OTHER PEOPLE so it's not your personal dining room/business room/social gathering
Well put.
EXACTLY my feelings.
Cheers to manners!
❤
AND FOR THOSE WHO GO TO CHURCH,
OR THE MOVIES,
OR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS...
THE SAME.
❤
Unfortunately nowadays the list of places, events, etc with rude people is endless.
Or the grocery store, or the bank, or the post office...
Latecomers should never be seated at a theater. Never. No refunds. Print it on the tickets.
I love those stories where stars stop the show and call out ignorant idiots on their cell phones.
This whole “I got rights and I can do whatever I want wherever I want” is making me sick.
It's bled into everything. It used to be late comers would never be allowed in a peaceful yoga class. Now they traipse in as late as they want, without even an apology to those of us who came to get a moment of peace.
I do remember a time when the theater did state if people were more than 15 minutes late you would not be seated, that's why people were not late to the theater years ago!!! Now, going to the theater, opera, or ballet is no different than going to a sporting event. It's very sad. I remember as a child, when my parents went to the theater, opera,or ballet; my Mother dressed to the nines, beautiful black dress, pearl earrings, and necklace, spiked heels, black opera gloves and a mink stole. My Father was in a black tuxedo,pressed white shirt, with cufflinks, bow tie and cummerbund, with black patent leather shoes. They looked fabulous. I miss those days. People knew how to dress and had wonderful manners. I've tried to teach my daughters etiquette, grace, and manners. In my opinion these three things never go out of style. Unfortunately, they do seem to be a thing of the past. Evidently we need to have etiquette classes again.
Last October, my friend and I were late for a show, due to a problem on the NYC subway. When we finally got to the theater, we were 30 minutes late. The usher said could we stand in the back until intermission, then we could claim our seats. This should be the rule across the board IF the theater decides to even let you in...
@@lauralail9081 I remember when people would applaud at the end of a movie.
The last show I went to there was easily 100 people seated after the first number. It gets worse with popular shows.
And I can only imagine how some of them are dressed! Flip flops and tank tops. I so agree with you about the lowbrow, undignifed behavior of most people.
Yes! I forgot that, you've got a woman wearing a sequined evening gown, and her husband's wearing a baseball cap and shorts 🙄
@@brettpugh7898 Now if they were serving Panettone, I'll bet Coco would have given them some slack! ;-)
In reality me too! Lol
Yes I went to the theater to go see Wicked. I was FLOORED at how Casual people dressed. I am only 40 but I put some effort on a nice button up shirt, slacks, and nice formal shoes. I saw people in shorts and t shirts and "comfort" clothing that I wouldn't wear to my friends parents house. No class and raised without manners or etiquette.
@Dizzle Back in the day I wore shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops only to the beach and other outdoor venues like it! Now I don't wear them anywhere.
I've been seeing theater shows regularly from a young age, and after I was developed enough to focus and control my bladder, I have never felt the need to eat during a show, get up to pee at a time besides intermission or talk about anything while the show is on. I give a standing ovation when the performer do their final bows, use the restroom during every intermission, and generally do everything I can to avoid ruining the theatergoing experience for others. Some people just have no class, and it really shows
This needs to be played before every theatrical performance. Right before the overture.
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!
You've just described why I hardly ever go out anymore - PEOPLE!!!!! Rant Mama Rant - love from your Old Country Rose Tea Boy, now living in Ireland. Jxxx
Chillmax Aren’t people just the worst?
except some (most?) of the theatres where I live in Ireland allow food and beverages inside! I was shocked by the number of crisps and bags crunching..
@@HungryElephant And are all these eating people really that famished that they couldn't wait two hours to stuff their faces?
As I get older I have less n less patients for rude people. I am amazed at the amount of a-holes who use their phones, texting and looking at messages during a movie. The light from their phone can be seen above by people sitting behind them.
Sadly, now a days if you confront some people about their phone and rudeness then you run the risk of being followed into the parking garage and assaulted.
Seriously I wonder “WHO RAISED YOU” at least 3x a day.
Same
i don´t like to see coco sad, you can see that her feelings have been hurt. i wanna hug her.
You ever see the video of Patti Lupone stopping the show (“Gypsy”) and yelling at an audience member for taking pictures and having them removed. OHPRECIATE
Lin Manuel Miranda did that once
I used to direct plays and I would get people coming up to me and asking to use less magenta lighting. Or say the one who played ophelia was too old or this one was too fat etc. Then I decided that I didn't like people
someone had to say it. and she did it. the right way.
What...theatre is this?? What theatre allows food in? Why are latecomers being seated in the first place?
I've see this with people of all ages at the theatre! Young, old...just entitled people with zero class! No manners, no home raising!
Respect the theatre!
I know Coco. Everything seems to be going to Hell in a hand basket Nothing is the same as it was. I am 68 and ready to fly away from this craziness.
Oh Coco, sounds like you were at a monster truck rally, not the theatre.
Aries RamBoi if that’s you in your profile pic 👀
OMG. Is that you .. in your pic ??
Lmao I died at this comment 😂😂
People at monster truck rallies are much more respectful than clueless theater tourists.
So thankful I grew up in a town with a gorgeous restored Art Deco theatre and a vibrant theatre community and FOOD AND DRINK WERE RESERVED FOR THE LOBBY DURING INTERMISSION. Ugh. No manners, no comportment. Where’s my tension tamer tea! Love you Coco!
That's so how it should be: food and drink in the lobby only and at intermission.
I love you Coco. You're the only person in the world who tells it like it is and is not afraid to do so.
May I take this opportunity to tell you how fabulous it was to see you on the finale of Will and Grace. You were the only reason I watched.💜
Coco, I've loved you since Trick. I'm so sorry you had such a lousy experience at the theater. This video did not make me laugh. It made me sad. I had no idea it had gotten so bad. Based on the comments I'm reading here, it appears, I'm afraid, that you are preaching to the choir. Not that I mind. I'm glad that you shared this with us.
One time years ago I was at the SF Opera, a regular opera-goer at the time. During the first act, a woman sitting in front of me received a phone call and took it, without leaving her seat. It was from the babysitter. I let it go. Then a few minutes later, she received another call and took it. I let it go. Then she started dialing and then I'd had enough. I leaned forward and in a low voice said "Excuse me... You do not make phone calls while at the Opera. If you need to make a phone call you go out in the hall, or you wait 'til intermission". She was confused but too embarrassed to argue. She started to put her phone away and I said "Turn your phone off!" And she did. That put an end to it.
I say raise the ticket prices to keep the riff-raff out.
Yes! All of this!
I, too, am also totally against allowing food and drink in the theatre!!! It's like that in every theatre in London's West End now and I just don't get it! It's purely profit based and does nothing to increase the guest experience.
People just don't appreciate the theater anymore they don't appreciate the pageantry the beauty the show it's really sad I agree with you on this
Well said...standing ovation for you coco...not enough tension tamer..sigh
YES. People are rubbish. Theatre, cinema, restaurants, planes, buses.
People have no manners.
You failed to mention all the SCREAMING theatre audiences now do. They SCREAM after the overture. They SCREAM when they recognize a song. They SCREAM when they recognize an actor. They SCREAM after every song. They SCREAM during the songs. Whatever happened to polite applause?
We did fiddler on the roof as my high school senior musical and I'm so glad small town people know how to act 🙄
I love Phantom like you love Fiddler! I completely understand your views! Theatre should be respected! 👏🏻🎭🎟
Coco I totally understand. Go have yourself some tension tamer tea I hope you’re still able to find it at your local super market. Cause mine has loads of it
There isn't enough tension tamer tea in the world to combat American apathy.
I have been WAITING for someone to say it! THANK YOU!!
I agree with u Coco! 100% I think watching a show in the theatre is magical!! I love it! Unfortunately it seems People are losing respect very fast : (
Well said girl, drives me crazy what some people think is acceptable behaviour. 😵
I recently saw Alan Cumming at the Strathmore Arts Center in Bethesda, MD. Not a soul left until well after he left the stage
Even when I saw “Avengers: Endgame” a MOVIE in Columbia, MD *not a soul* left their seat until after the lights had gone up, after all of the credits rolled
Maybe this is a problem of LA audiences 🧐
And certainly, the theater letting food and drink into the auditorium. At the Kennedy Center - we would NEVER!
In DC / DMV we keep all of our ill-mannered louts in one place - the White House! 🍵☠️
Ughhh... yes, Miss Coco!!! You're as wise and classy as you are gorgeous! Thank you for doing your part to elevate us. We need more Coco in this world!!!💜💜💜
The person in our highest elected office can ridicule, make fun of, mock and call childish names and gets away with it time after time, what do you expect. Rudeness rules us now. And its shameful. Thank you Coco.
Very well said, agreed!
Hear Hear! Having lived for a few years in SoCal, I can attest that to most of them, culture is yogurt. They don't know from theatre, and they don't know how to comport themselves in public unless it's screaming on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Culture is yogurt. Good one.
All your points are valid and a sign of society's lack of regard for others. I attribute it to ignorant parents who raised self centered, entitled animals with no class or manners. Have missed you and would love to see more videos ❤️. I think we should all ask the manufacturers for Extra Strength Tension Tamer Tea 😄. Love, Love, Love you Doll
Spot on
@@diegopitbull7580 So true, then again, who but Coco could make a critique of people's bad manners so entertaining?
lol I've come to observe that older people are just as rude and self unaware in public places like the theater or cinema.
Always a treat when Miss Coco blesses us with an upload!
Tupperware and tin foil at a the live theatre?! SMH. It's bad enough at the movies! I even stay for the credits at movies. These ppl are too used to Netflix.
I agree 100% with everything you just said! I have stopped going to the theatre and live shows (like Cirque du Soleil) because you pay tons of money and have to deal with rude people!
It's a shanda that happened to you Ms. Peru. I want to apologize on behalf of the whole meshpuckah.
I absolutely love Fiddler on the Roof! I know every word to every song! TRADITIOOOON!!!
I know onw of the movie actors. Really nice person.
Thank you!! Theatre decorum is AWFUL these days.
You’re damn right Coco, people are awful... zero respect
Miss Coco Peru: Greetings from Galesburg, Illinois! ;- )
The first time I went to the Castro Theatre, I was so excited to be there, but there were two rude women yammering at full volume. After a bit, some guy turned around and yelled “SHUT THE F$@& UP!” I was so grateful to him, and the two rude b-words did shut up.
Yeeeesss. thank you. Thank you coco! Well said.
I wish this played before every show I perform.
Hit it right on the nose
Yes!!! It happens all the time!! Drives my husband and me nuts!!!!
Of all the crazy and not so crazy videos that Coco sends us , this one was probably the most thought provoking and relevant one I’ve seen .
All the points are valid , and well taken .
“HORDES of people ! The crinkling of the popcorn ! The peanut M&Ms come flying out during ‘Sunrise Sunset ‘ ! SIPPY CUPS !”
I’m still chuckling at the presentation of the video , but she makes perfect sense. We’re losing respect for everything .
It’s all about “us”.
So sad .......
As an individual with misophonia, I felt the irritation in this video deeply. I’ve had multiple bad experiences at the theater. People have no courtesy or respect.
I have it too and SAME
What the heck is misophonia?
Jesus tap dancin Christ! I would have been livid. This video needs to be seen by every single person, especially the ppl running the theatre. I've never heard of such nonsense, casually selling snacks and drinks like it's just going to the movies on a Sunday afternoon! And walking out while the performers are taking their bows, omg. I feel you Coco. And guess what? THAT BOTHERS ME TOO! I hope you write a letter.
Miss Coco Peru; Love you and thank you, you're right, I blame the parents.
OMG - these things used to be FORBIDDEN. It's live THEATRE, not a hockey game. Honestly, in the past you would be thrown out...and if late, not allowed in until the 2nd act. People want to do that, they should just go to the latest superhero movie at the Cineplex. Sorry you went through that
My Dame of Misophonia, I bow to thee 🙏
One of her very best. And so true. She has fabulous taste. The opening of Fiddler is indeed one of the greatest openings of any musical. I wonder if she saw the Lincoln Center production, directed by Bart Sher. That was utterly epic. I was blown away for days.
I completely agree with every word you said!! Thank you!!!!
There’s not enough Tension Tama Tea in this world to cope with the amount of offensiveness out there, yet there’s You! Ahhh, thank you for YOU Coco Dear!! 🙏😍💎🏆💥Love ya💙
I just love you so much. I feel all if this
THANK YOU! Just when I think I can't love you or your rants any more, you go and talk about this :P.
It reminds me of when I went to watch a play at school and the entire class was respectful and quiet and enjoying the show. The most noise we made was writing notes (it was for drama class). But for the entire play these old ladies were infront of us gossiping like it was a market cafe. Such disrespect...and from someone mature...
Outside of medical reasons, food and drink should be banned and the lights and everything shouldn't come back on until the cast has taken a bow.
Omg i missed u ❤❤
Theatres in here only allow entrance WITHOUT FOOD, all phones should be silenced/vibration mode, and snacking's only allowed during the break time.
I love your updates Mama Coco!!!! Teach these kids how to behave in theatres!
Theaters and concert halls are hallowed grounds. I can't believe how people behave in these venues. People who talk need to be slapped...some people have to hear the sound of their own voices constantly. STAY HOME!!! When I attend any kind of performance I'm totally connected to the performer/s. Amazing.
aww Coco, sorry these selfish people ruined the theatre performance for you😥 Very good PSA, should be displayed to the public for their enlightenment ...but probably the selfish people will ignore it while they're munching loudly on some junk food😁🍿
Omg the eating drive me nuts🐿.The choming of the popcorn🍿 slurping 😣and the boxes of milk duds.Do people know how to respect the show.😲😠😐😑
People shouldn't eat in theaters...period. Whether it's stage or movies (yes, movies) food is distracting. I had a film professor who broke me of that bad habit. It's not just distracting to others, but to yourself. You don't even realize it, until you give up the popcorn habit.
Los Angeles audiences are awful. Talk talk talk.
What about the flip flops Coco, the fucking flip flops in a theater where you paid $150 for the tickets! It BOTHERS me!.
"Please people. It's the theatre. Respect it." ❤❤❤ I just found your channel. Dedicated follower forever more! 🥰🤩
I played in various orchestras from the time I was in high school, and people leaving right as the last note ended always BOTHERED ME.
How long have you lived in LA, girl? I don’t care if you grew up in wherever, for however long you did. The accent is fake as hell. It may still be there somewhat, and I get it, it’s your thing and it draws attention, but it screams fake as hell.
There are UA-cams of operas ending and Joan Sutherland, Renata Scotto, Pavarotti taking curtain calls and sure enough there are some people rushing for exits. It's amazing to have actually witnessed such legends in person and getting out first is more important.
I stand in solidarity with you Miss Coco this must not be tolerated!! Manners people!! Manners, get some! Time for some tension tamer tea ☕️ ahhhh have a lovely day 😊💜✨
Respect and decorum are commodities rarely found anymore, sadly. In my experience, when you have respect and politness you are looked at like a fucking imbecile, because it's such a foreign concept to the rest of the populous that one may come into contact with on any given day. It doesn't impede my manners and respect, but it certainly makes one feel like it would be better to just stay home not have to deal with people unless necessary.
**side note** (I'm 32, but I look and sound like a teenager, so its especially daunting for me because people mistake my decorum and condescend to me as though I were a child. 😂 It gets old.)
People have no respect for live theater or even movies. I blame those daytime trash tv shows that promote terrible English and haughty rude behavior. 23 years ago I was in a nice movie theater in a big cineplex in Los Angeles and rude people talked and hollered throughout the whole movie. It just ruined it for me. It was $10 for the movie ticket and I felt cheated. I was so angry. I know just how you feel. Just think of the hours that those actors, dancers, and musicians spent perfecting their craft. I am right there with you. I'm much older than you and even though I am from a small East Texas town, my mother taught me how to behave in public. I barely want to go to a movie anymore because I come home seething with anger. I adore you and thank you for trying to educate the clods on how to behave.
It’s the fucking Millennials. They were never taught theatre etiquette. The lines between movie theaters and classical theatre are so blurred that the bad habits that have overcome the multiplex are spreading into the theatre world.
Not only cell phones, talking, noisy snacks but even the way they dress. No longer is it a suit & tie, or a sports coat but you’d think they just arrived from the beach or a family picnic. Girls in shorts, guys in sandals, it’s no longer a “night at the theatre” it’s “date night at the playhouse”.
So sad, a whole generation without any class or culture.
This is amazing. Same things happened when I saw Wicked and Rent. People started leaving like this was some damn movie theater.
And the people who that that’s ok are the ones that ruin other things. They’re the ones that yell at service workers. They’re the ones who brings all of their children to a store and ALLOW them to run around screaming. They’re the ones that pull up alongside you at a traffic light (in the right turn lane or area) so that they can zip dangerously in front of you after it turns green.
Sad times...
Well said! I agree with you on every point you made. Also: CHILDREN. No.
Didn’t mention the dip who holds up a bright phone, blocking your view, and records the thing!
This is so true. I’ve been doing theater classes and shows at a community theater for years and so many people just lack common sense and it sucks.
I’m with you Miss Coco! I have to ask, the bathroom you recorded this in, was it the Theater bathroom where you saw the show? You were so incensed by that circus around you, I don’t know how you sat through it, I would have changed my seat. Thank you for this post, certainly some of society has lost its respect for The Stage and the people in front of the curtain and behind it. Much Love To You,
John from Pelham Bay
After thid all these people disrespecting every damn theatre rule you might as well make the whole pack of Tension Tamer Tea and have it intranvenous🤦♀️
Why doesn't Coco Peru have a freakin T.V. show on Netflix?
I 💙 Coco soo much!!
The most irritating thing is wrappers in the theatre, I went to see a show the other day...all you could hear whenever there was a quiet scene was sweet wrappers rustling and it was deafening!
Carry a squirt-bottle and let em have it... Hell, take two, and give em both barrels!!
I had a friend that kept tilting a box of snow caps in her mouth and the noise was irritating that I finally knocked the box out of her hand when she put it up to her mouth and snow caps went everywhere. Oh,I also forgot to mention that she decided to unwrape the cellophane when the show started.