Вставить слова relax, aisle, to accept, cell phone, attentive, opera, miserable, distraction, playwright, convince, opinions, open theatre, like … (1), is one of those art forms that can take some work to truly appreciate. but, when you understand what it is you are looking for, it can be a magical experience. all you really need to enjoy and appreciate a play is an … (2) mind. • learn something about the play or the … (3) before you see the show. it can help you better understand and appreciate a show if you know when and where it was written. • be considerate to your fellow audience members. don’t chat, rustle your program or sigh loudly. you don’t have to sit like a stone. if you are uncomfortable, by all means reposition, but don’t get up and walk up and down the aisles unless it’s an emergency. the point is, theatre is a communal experience and no one will have a good time if you or someone else is being a … (4). • be considerate to the actors. they can hear you. they may even be able to see you. you don’t have to pretend you are delighted and laugh at every little joke, but do try to be … (5) and quiet and if something is funny, do laugh out loud or applaud. • remember that the star of the play and the hero are two different things. the main character may be supporting ideas and ethics that you don’t like. chances are, if the star is saying and doing things that strike you as wrong or evil, the playwright isn’t trying to … (6) you that he’s right. • be willing to accept things. of course, people don’t usually start singing and dancing on the street or settle gang fights with ballet, but if you are watching a musical, you’re just going to have … (7) that people will sing and dance for no reason and everyone will know the words. • … (8) if you have tickets to a shakespeare play and you are convinced before the show starts that you won’t understand shakespeare at all — don’t worry. sometimes, just hearing how the words are said is enough to understand what is going on. and it’s really easier than you would think. • have a post-play wrap-up party. go out for coffee with your group and discuss what you’ve just seen. it can help to get other people’s … (9) and interpretations and to offer your own. • get good seats. you’ll be … (10) if you can’t see what’s going on. • be prepared. use the restroom before the show starts. you’ll be sitting still for a couple of hours in a chair that probably won’t be that comfortable. if this is difficult for you, or if you know you won’t be able to sit through the whole act, make sure you get an … (11) seat. • whatever you do, don’t answer your … (12)! not only will you disturb other spectators, but you could also be asked to leave by the ushers.
