You are directing a show in which you want the audience to have a communal experience. After the first performance you notice that the 150 people who attended sat quietly and unresponsively, even at the end of the performance. Provided you can change any aspect of the show, which would most likely be the best change to make?
A. shift the venue of the show from a large theatre to one that is much smaller to be more appropriate for a smaller audience
B. change the lighting so that the audience members can see one another and share their experiences
C. allow the actors to go out into the audience and connect with the audience members in that way
D. add a song for the curtain call and invite the audience to get up and dance
Answer: A
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