The audience is what makes a drama into theater. When you go to see a play, you are a member of the audience. You have a very important role in the performance of the play. It is your job to watch and listen to the actors and to absorb what they are trying to show and tell you. It is also your job to practice theater etiquette. Make sure you follow these rules:

Show up to the theater on time.
Turn off your cell phone before the play starts, and don’t use it during the performance.
Be quiet so that you and the rest of the audience can hear the performance.
Don’t get out of your seat during the performance.
Pay attention so that you can respond to funny, shocking, sad and entertaining moments.
At the end of the performance, the audience applauds. If you thought the performance was amazing, you can stand up and clap. This is called a standing ovation, and it's an extra special way to honor the people who made the play.

Read the following passage.

Preston is going to see a play. The play starts at 8:00, so he thinks he’ll show up at 8:15. He intends to update his social media accounts on his phone during the play so everyone will know what he’s up to. He also plans to scroll through social media a few times to make sure he doesn’t miss any updates.

What could you tell Preston to improve his theater etiquette?

A
Make sure to show up on time, keep your phone off and pay attention.

B
Nobody really minds if you’re on your phone, but it’s good to show up on time.

C
It’s fine to show up late, but only check your phone once or twice during the show.

D
Make sure to talk to the people around you during the play so you can post about what they say.

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