Everyone loves applause! It tells our performers and crew that you like the show. There are moments where you’ll normally hear applause: when the conductor enters the pit, at the end of an act, or after a performer has finished an impressive aria/song. Not every opera has clear breaks for applause, so if in doubt, you may wait until other audience members begin to clap. Some enthusiastic audience members may even shout “Bravo!” or “Brava!” (Italian for ‘well done!’). At the end of the opera you may hear “Bravi!” (‘Good job y’all!’) or “Bravi tutti!” (‘Good job all of y’all!’), but cheers of all kinds are welcome, especially during the bows!