Question

What are the two key concepts related to the audience experience in theatre?

a
Aesthetic Distance and Identification
b
Empathy and Aesthetic Distance
c
Empathy and Empowerment
d
Emotional Engagement and Cathartic Release

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The two key concepts related to the audience experience in theatre are **b) Empathy and Aesthetic Distance**.

Empathy refers to the audience's ability to connect emotionally with the characters and the storyline, while aesthetic distance is the idea of maintaining a critical awareness that allows the audience to appreciate the art form without losing themselves completely in the narrative. Both concepts play crucial roles in shaping how an audience engages with a theatrical performance.

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