Cate Blanchett (politely) asks theatergoers to put their damn phones away
Audience members are allegedly recording the actor's new play, Electra/Persona .
Cate Blanchett politely requested theatergoers to silence their smartphones during a performance of the play Electra/Persona in London. The actress, who stars in the production that blends Sophocles' Electra tragedy with Ingmar Bergman's 1966 psychological drama Persona, addressed the issue of audience members constantly checking their phones during the show.
In a video that circulated on social media, Blanchett emphasized the importance of being present with the audience and respecting the communal experience. She asked performers who were filming the curtain call to refrain from doing so, as it spoils the show for the next group of attendees. The performance, which runs until October 10, concludes with a final show. Viewers can watch a phone recording of Blanchett's address to the audience on Instagram.
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