When a play is performed as it will be before the public, complete with all production elements but without an audience present, it is called the

A technical rehearsal

B. preview

C. performance

D. dress rehearsal

Answer: D. dress rehearsal

Explanation:

Hi, the correct option is D. dress rehearsal.

The dress rehearsal is a full rehearsal of a play with no audience. It is the final stage of preparation before the first performance or opening night. It's called stage rehearsal because performers will wear full costumes, clothes, and makeup for their characters.

All the areas involved in the spectacle come together to run the full show. (included the technical part)

When the play is performed as if the audience is there it's called the dress rehearsal the performance would be done when the audience is there