Blog 19: Answer 3

EQ How can a production produce a show that successfully enhances the audience's reaction?

Answer #3 (Write in a complete sentence like a thesis statement)*

Another way a production can produce a show that successfully enhances the audience's reaction is by having a good display of visuals on stage. This includes the amount and style of props, backgrounds, costumes, makeup, and anything else that is used on stage (special effects).

3 details to support the answer

• Costumes: "you can put on a show without a stage, but it's the costumes that make a show come alive. They show when it takes place (what era), the amount of money the character(s) has, and so much more."
• Props & backgrounds: backgrounds can really help the setting and props make each scene become and feel more realistic to the audience, which is important because they feel a part of it.
• Amount of space: you never want to have the stage too crowded with backgrounds and props nor do you want the stage to look too empty because it makes it feel awkward.

The research source(s) to support your details and answer

• RC 15 Source 43
• RC 15 Source 44

Concluding Sentence

Visuals are a very important role in getting the show to be memorable because the audience's eyes are always on stage. The more that the stage feels "realistic", the easier it will be for the audience to connect to what is going on during the show.