Question

What are the steps to producing a theatre production? Use the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences in the passive present tense. 1. First, the rights to the play are bought (bye) 2. A good location... (find) 3. A list ...(make) that includes all the costs of the production. 4. The production staff...(hire) to help with lighting, set design, etc. 5. The director ...(select) from among the many available. 6. Auditions ...(hold) for actors and actresses. 7. The costumes ...(design). 8. Rehearsals ...(plan) by the director. 9. The play...(promote) through the media. 10. Tickets ... (print) for the shows.

Answer 1

1. First, the rights to the play are bought.
2. A good location... (is found)
3. A list ...(is made) that includes all the costs of the production.
4. The production staff...(are hired) to help with lighting, set design, etc.
5. The director ...(is selected) from among the many available.
6. Auditions ...(are hold) for actors and actresses.
7. The costumes ...(are designed).
8. Rehearsals ...(are planned) by the director.
9. The play...(is promoted) through the media.
10. Tickets ... (are printed) for the shows.

Answer 2

1. First, the rights to the play are bought (by the theater company). 2. A good location is found (by the production team). 3. A list is made that includes all the costs of the production. 4. The production staff is hired to help with lighting, set design, etc. 5. The director is selected from among the many available. 6. Auditions are held for actors and actresses. 7. The costumes are designed (by the costume designer). 8. Rehearsals are planned by the director. 9. The play is promoted through the media. 10. Tickets are printed for the shows.

It's important to note that in passive voice constructions, the focus is on the action and not necessarily on the person or entity performing the action. The agent (the one performing the action) is mentioned when it is relevant or known.