Exercise . Insert prepositions or post-verbal adverbs where necessary.

1. There is no necessity for an attendant to show us _________ our seats. It’s rather easy to find _________ the numbers ________ the tickets. Besides, I know where our seats are; they are ________ the second row ________ the pit, as I’ve consulted the theatre plan at home.

2. I prefer seats ________ the balcony ________ those ________ the back rows _______ the stalls, especially if the seats ______ the hall are not set _______ wide steps sloping ________ ________ level of the stage.

3. Though our seats were ________ the “gods”, we had a perfect view ______ the stage. Our seats were directly ____________ the stage and there was nothing ________ us but the ceiling. The spectators ________ the gallery are most sincerely enthusiastic, all ________ the world; they applaud ________ the actors most wholeheartedly and are never afraid to clap their hands off.

4. As soon as the lights go ________, let’s go ________ the foyer. It’s very hot in here. Besides, I’d like a glass ________ lemonade, I’m ever so thirsty. I hope, we’ll be able to do it ________ this interval, shan’t we?

5. Pass ________ that door just behind you and you’ll find yourself ________ the hall (auditorium).

Exercise. Choose the correct word (stage or scene).

1. The _____________ was so touching that Jean began to cry.

2. Carrie was told to come onto the _____________ in the second act.

3. The play consists of two acts and four _____________.

4. When the actor appeared on the _____________ the audience began to applaud.

5. I don’t quite like the final _____________ in this play.

6. Our seats were in the orchestra stalls and we saw the _____________ well.

Exercise. Read a conversation that takes place in a married couple’s home in the USA. The woman’s parents are visiting. Answer the questions.

1. What city are these people in?

2. What is their problem?

3. How are they going to solve it?

Greg: It’s nice to have you here in Manhattan!

Mr and Mrs Webster: It’s nice to be here.

Greg: What would you like to do this weekend?

Mrs Webster: Oh, I don’t know. It would be nice to see a play or maybe a musical.

Mona: If we can get the tickets.

Greg: That may be a problem, all right. Well, let’s check the paper and see what there is… let’s see, movies are on page 19, section 2, of the Times. Can you check that out, honey?

Mona: Sure.

Greg: Here’s the theatre section of the Voice … Oh, there is a performance of Rigoletto tomorrow night, and they apparently still have tickets.

Mr. Webster: Going to the opera is a little too fancy for me.

Mona: Oh, Dad, you don’t have to dress up any more. You can wear just about anything you want to these days.

Mrs Webster: I’d rather see a musical, I think.

Mona: Well, the movie Annie’s playing not far from here.

Mrs Webster: Mmm, that sounds good. I’ve never seen it.

Mr Webster: But we should see something on stage while we’re here in the city.

Greg: Well, I’ll just call some box offices downtown and see what the ticket situation is.

DIALOGUE

Niсk: I say, Helen, have you got anything special on tomorrow night?

Helen: No, not really. Why?

Niсk: I suggest our going to the theatre.

Helen: I’d love to. What are we going to see?

Niсk: I’ve got two tickets for “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde. It’s the first night.

Helen: Oh, it’s at the Maly Theatre, isn’t it?

Niсk: I have heard the play is worth seeing. It is staged very well. The scenery is simple, but good and the acting is splendid.

Helen: And what about the seats? I hope they are not in the balcony or in the gallery?

Niсk: Oh, dear, no. They are in the dress circle, box 5.

Helen: Let’s hope we’ll enjoy ourselves. Will you call for me or shall we meet at the theatre?

Niсk: I’d rather, call for you. I don’t like waiting and you take such a long time to get ready.

Helen: So I do. But I love to look smart when I go to the theatre.

Niсk: All right, then, I’ll call for you at 5.30, so we’ll have plenty of time to get to the theatre before the performance starts.

Helen: That suits me perfectly. I’ll be waiting for you.

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