PrepTest 120, Section 4, Question 8
Everyone likes repertory theater.(60 more words not shown)
The argument above would be(9 more words not shown)
- AIn a repertory(13 more words not shown)
- BIn a repertory(18 more words not shown)
- CIn a repertory(13 more words not shown)
- DIn a repertory(9 more words not shown)
- EIn a repertory(21 more words not shown)
Reading the argument
Everyone likes it? We've heard from actors, stagehands, and theater managers. What about the people buying tickets?
Repertory theater mixes up the productions rather than presenting the same play night after night. I can see why actors would enjoy the variety and stagehands would like the extra pay. But a theater still needs an audience. Making the work more enjoyable doesn't by itself make the business worth running.
Look closely at the revenue claim. Most performances generate large revenues if the chosen plays reflect audience demand. That “if” is doing real work. Do customers actually want to see these productions? Without that connection, the argument has described benefits for the workers without establishing the financial case for more theaters to switch.
What we’re looking for
For a strengthener, I'd like to hear that audiences want these performances. A reason to expect strong customer demand would help turn the performers' enthusiasm into a reason for the theater to adopt the format.
Working the answers
- A
A large capital outlay means spending a lot of money up front, perhaps on sets or costumes. That's an expense the theater would have to overcome. It supplies a concern about switching, not support for the recommendation.
- B
This makes planning a visit inconvenient for customers. If patrons must pay overly close attention to the changing schedule, that could discourage attendance. It doesn't tell us that audiences will want the productions.
- C
Requiring space for several sets adds a practical burden. Some theaters may already have suitable storage, so this needn't be a major obstacle. But the requirement itself gives us no reason to expect greater demand or to recommend the change.
- DCorrect
The theater can adjust its schedule to what audiences want. This isn't simply saying everyone already loves repertory theater; it shows how the format can respond to demand. If one play draws more interest, the theater can schedule it accordingly. That flexibility helps the theater meet the condition attached to the promised large revenues and supports the recommendation to switch.
- E
Difficulty mastering several roles is a drawback for some actors. It qualifies the supposed benefit of variety and could create problems with the performances. It doesn't strengthen the recommendation.
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