What to Wear
Your TV tickets will tell you what to wear. Business casual is the norm. They're more serious about dress code for reality shows and talk shows because the audience is often on camera, so dress appropriately, or you'll be relegated to a spot behind a pole somewhere, or put into an overflow room off camera. Well-dressed people have a better chance of getting the good seats and being on camera.For sitcoms, the audience is never seen, so if shorts and T-shirts are all you have with you, choose a sitcom. Bring a sweater or jacket, even if it's hot out. The studios are frigid, and you'll be there quite a while.
What NOT to Bring
Leave cameras, recorders and cell phones with cameras in the car or hotel room, otherwise you'll have to leave them with security at the studio.No food is allowed in the studio, but you can usually eat in line as long as you throw away your food trash before entering the studio. I've never had a problem with the bottle of water and protein bar in my purse.
How to Behave
If you appear intoxicated, they won't let you in. There are also limited restroom opportunities. Best to go before you are seated.Attending a sitcom taping is like live theatre, not like watching TV. You can't yell at the characters, and you can't keep a running commentary going with your neighbor. When the camera is rolling, you stay quiet or get kicked out.
Reality shows have different levels of audience participation, with audience exclamations sometimes encouraged. Pay attention to the instructions given by your warm-up person, and behave accordingly.
