What is the purpose of stage productions written by playwrights?

Alice in Wonderland, 1915

Responses

to have an audience listen to a performance
to have an audience listen to a performance

to have an audience engage in a drama through text
to have an audience engage in a drama through text

to have an audience watch actors perform within the same room
to have an audience watch actors perform within the same room

to have an audience watch a filmed version of a performance

1 answer

The primary purpose of stage productions written by playwrights is to have an audience watch actors perform within the same room. This allows for a unique, live experience that fosters a direct connection between the performers and the audience, creating an atmosphere of shared emotions and reactions. While the other options speak to aspects of drama and performance, the live interaction is a fundamental characteristic of stage productions.