Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

BEHIND THE SCENES
Watching a successful theatre production is an amazing experience. The performance looks effortless and everything goes smoothly but this often belies the amount of work (26) _________ was actually involved. At the Palace Theatre, the average time from the first (27) _________ to opening night is just four weeks of intensive work. Everyone involved attends the first read-through by the cast, (28) _________ this is an ideal opportunity to get an insight into how a production germinates.
I took myself to the theatre on a chilly October morning to attend the read-through of the theatre's new production - the British première of Sive, by the acclaimed Irish playwright John B Keane. It is a poignant portrayal of rural family life, rich in comedy and filled with memorable characters played by an Irish cast for linguistic authenticity. "It's important for people to have a (29) _________ of common purpose and teamwork”, explains director Ben Barnes. “The play has been in pre-production since June but this is the first reading and it will be indicative of how the actors work together. And it's for the theatre staff as (30) _________ as the actors.”
(Adapted from Cambridge English Proficiency Practice Tests by Mark Harrison)