Live Performance And Observation In Charley's Aunt

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I attended the 7:30 showing of Charley’s Aunt on October 7th. Based on my experience during ThunderBard and this specific performance I would somewhat agree with Ms. Ditor. It truly depends on the emotion and atmosphere of the play. If the play has more shocking elements it would make sense for the audience to be compelled to mentally ask “what will happen next.” If a performance is more about feeling the story that that question is not necessarily upon the minds of the audience.
From the play I attended, I felt as though a live performance provides more of a personal connection between the audience and the actors, you feel as though you are a fly on the wall and actually experiencing the story. What is beautiful about live performance is

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