According to Sociologists, What Part Do Audiences Play in a Performance

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Multiple Choice

According to sociologists, what part do audiences play in a performance?

• A) Audience members are in almost total control of any given performance.
• B) Audience members interact with each other and the performers in a way that contributes to the collective experience.
• C) Audience members play very little part in performances.
• D) Performers should be aware of an audience's mood, but the performer, ultimately, is the one in control.

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