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The center of the stage is where I am. I am surrounded by a thousand or so people. The sound of the organ blasts through my ears. The lights leave a warm feeling over my body but all I can see around me is the darkness of the walls. I am standing in the Sydney Opera House. (BEGIN SLIDE) The Sydney Opera House, located in Sydney, Australia, is one of the most majestic buildings in the world. In its short time, the Sydney Opera House has earned the reputation of a world-class performing arts center & has become a symbol of the Sydney & Australian nation. (END SLIDE) An expert evaluation reported to the World Heritage Committee stating: “…it stands by itself as one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind.” Today, I am going to inform you about the three theatres inside the Sydney Opera House; the Drama theatre, the Joan Sutherland theatre & the Concert theatre.

(BEGIN SLIDE) The smallest theatre in the Sydney Opera House is the Drama Theatre, seating 544 guests. The Drama theatre is considered one of the most unique spaces in the Sydney Opera House. The inside of this theatre has black walls & blue carpet. It also has a low ceiling that is made of refrigerated aluminum panels that help create an even temperature. (END SLIDE) The theatre is equipped with a flying system & two revolving concrete stages. The stage curtain is known as the Curtain of the Moon because it is woven in dark colors. The seating in the theatre is designed to create amazing sights & sounds from all angles. There have been many performances in this theatre including Bell Shakespeare & the Sydney Theatre Company.

(BEGIN SLIDE) The second largest theatre in the Sydney Opera House is the Joan Sutherland Theatre, which was formerly known as the Opera Theatre, seats 1,547 guests. This theatre is paneled in wood to help with acoustic sound. Just like the Drama theatre, the Joan Sutherland theatre's walls & ceilings are
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