Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.
You are a volunteer coordinator at a local civic theatre. Several patrons recently complained about poor air circulation and excessive heat in the upper balcony during evening performances. Write an email to the theatre facilities manager about this problem.
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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.
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You work as an assistant stage manager at an arts centre. During a rehearsal yesterday, you noticed that one of the steel counterweight cables in the theatre fly tower looked frayed and difficult to move. Write an email to the centre technical operations director.
You are directing a community play at a regional theatre. You have realised that the allocated backstage dressing rooms are too small for your large ensemble cast and costume changes. Write an email to your production partner to discuss reorganising the backstage space.
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