answer: #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a performance. #Person1# tells #Person2# one actress is #Person1#'s past classmate. #Person1# adores the director. #Person1# used to be a part of the stage crew in high school, and #Person2# once helped out with costumes.
documents: #Person1#: so, are you enjoying the performance so far?
  #Person2#: well, the costumes and the set are marvellous, but the acting is a bit stiff. What do you think?
  #Person1#: I think you're being a little critical. The actor in the lead role is fantastic. I suppose the chorus could be a bit better, though.
  #Person2#: do you know anyone in the play?
  #Person1#: actually, the woman playing Ophelia is a past classmate of mine.
  #Person2#: really? Is that why you wanted to come to the play?
  #Person1#: that's only part of it. I absolutely adore this director. Every play he works on turns out great.
  #Person2#: so you've seen other plays that he's directed?
  #Person1#: quite a few actually. By the way, after the play, there's always a big party for the cast and their friends. My friend has invited us. Do you want to go?
  #Person2#: sure, I'd love to meet the cast! Have you ever been in a play?
  #Person1#: I've never had a part in a play before, but I used to be a part of the stage crew in high school.
  #Person2#: what did you do?
  #Person1#: I helped build the sets and find props for the plays. What about you?
  #Person2#: I once helped out with costumes, but I didn't enjoy it very much.
  #Person1#: why not?
  #Person2#: I spent over three weeks sewing sequins on a coat.
  #Person1#: that sounds kind of boring. Oh, look. They're dimming the lights. I think we should get back to our seats for the second half of the play.