For years the
old town theatre was a failure. It was very expensive, but not
comfortable, and most of they plays performed were ___ . unPOPULARIn an attempt to make it more ___ , they began putting on more comedies and well known, successful dramas. COMMERCialBecause the audiences were made up of ___ young people with low incomes and students, discounted tickets were introduced. MAINlyIn ___ , there was the issue of the uncomfortable seating. Despite the
huge cost, the old seats were ripped out and new ones installed. ADDitionAll of these measures made the theatre's new owner rather ___ . Would
there be enough new customers to make up for all the money invested?
ANXIousBut in ___ everything has worked out pretty well.
Audiences are on average three times larger than before. The theatre is
now an outstanding success. REALity