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Speaker A. I love going to the theater. It does not really matter for me what play is on; it can be one of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedies or a musical based on a popular book. Although, if I had to choose between the two, I definitely prefer Shakespeare. In my opinion, theater is great because it gives us a chance to connect to the things we love and may even introduce us to new ones. Theatre allows us to be reminded of all the important works that made such a great impact on our lives.

Speaker B. As for me, I am a passionate theatre-goer. I try to go to the theater at least twice a month. Many of my friends say I must be spending my entire budget on these, as they are pretty expensive these days. However, I don’t think that going to the theater costs a fortune these days. You can always find some discounts or pick up a performance by a new theatre company. Anyway, if you compare how much money one can spend going clubbing, a night at the theatre seems less expensive.

Speaker C. If you ask me, well, I enjoy going to the theatre immensely. To my mind, theatre is a very important part of human culture because it gives us such an intimate look into the ways the human mind works. By observing the characters on stage as they struggle with their problems and come out on top, we can learn from those things and try to do better. At least, it is true for me. Every time I have some difficulties, I buy a ticket to the theatre and it helps.

Speaker D. Some of my friends think that a night at the cinema is much more relaxing than going to the theater, but I don’t think it is all about having a rest. Well, sometimes we do need it, but in most cases, if we want to truly evolve as a species, we must challenge ourselves and expand our horizons into different areas. Theatre offers so many different perspectives which can greatly help us with that and change the way we look at things in a more positive light.

Speaker E. In my opinion, people demonstrate their true feelings and emotions very rarely these days. I believe that is a bad thing; sometimes we need a way to express our feelings and emotions, and theater lets us do just that. There is no such thing as being too emotional or too caring when it comes to this type of entertainment. Whether you are sad, happy, or even angry, you are allowed to feel everything that the performers are putting out there, and that is great.

Speaker F. Sometimes we are so consumed by the small things in our own life that we fail to look at the bigger picture, and that is where theater steps in, I guess. Theatre shows us that there are things out there that are much greater than what is happening in our everyday life. It gives us a connection to something outside of ourselves, which also allows us to realize how small and inconsequential some of our worries are in comparison. We should remember that.