M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)

• IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A vibrant flat vector art scene showing Sophea (a young Cambodian female artist) and Rithy (a young Cambodian male cafe owner) standing in front of a colonial building in Battambang. They are holding a script. Bright, sunny, clean geometric lines. NO text, NO words.
• IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A cozy Battambang cafe next to the Sangker River being used as a makeshift theater rehearsal space at night. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text, NO words.
• IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Sophea and Rithy sitting at a coffee table discussing plans. Modern UI pastel aesthetic, Ligne claire 2D animation styling. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_1 (Audition): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. An actor standing alone on a stage under a single spotlight, holding a piece of paper. Clean geometric lines. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_2 (Rehearsal): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A group of people practicing a scene together in casual clothes in a large room. Bright, minimalist. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_3 (Stage fright): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A person looking nervous and sweating slightly while peeking out from behind a red stage curtain. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_4 (Director): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A woman sitting in a chair pointing and giving instructions to actors. Clean vector lines. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_5 (Backstage): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. The dark area behind a stage filled with ropes, lights, and people rushing around quietly. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_6 (Prop): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A traditional Cambodian Chapei Dang Veng (long-necked lute) resting on a small table. Minimalist, flat design. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_7 (Script): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A thick stack of paper bound together resting on a director's desk. Clean geometric lines. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_8 (Costume): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. Colorful traditional Cambodian silk clothing hanging on a clothing rack. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_9 (Lighting): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. Several large stage spotlights rigged to a metal bar shining bright beams of light downwards. NO text, NO words.
• VOCAB_10 (Curtain call): Material Design 3 (M3) style vector art. A row of actors bowing deeply on stage while a red curtain hangs above them. Flat vector art. NO text, NO words.

Audio Generation Prompts (Google AI Studio)

• AUDIO_READING (b2-lesson-unit-4-lesson-3-theater-production-reading.mp3):
  • Voice Profile: Standard US English, Female, calm, articulate, natural pace with slight background noise of a quiet cafe.
  • Text: In the heart of Battambang, a city celebrated for its vibrant arts scene and colonial architecture, a new theater production is rapidly taking shape. Sophea, who is a dedicated local artist and teacher, has spent the last four months organizing a play that highlights ancient Cambodian folklore. Her artistic vision is incredibly ambitious, combining traditional storytelling methods with modern theatrical techniques. The journey began with an open audition, which attracted dozens of aspiring actors from the province. Once the cast was selected, they needed a place to practice. Rithy, a close friend whose bustling cafe sits right next to the beautiful Sangker River, generously offered his space for their evening sessions. The cafe, which usually smells of freshly brewed Mondulkiri coffee, transforms into a makeshift stage every night after eight o'clock for their intensive rehearsal. As the director, Sophea has faced numerous challenges. One of her lead actors recently developed severe stage fright, which is a common issue for beginners. To help him relax, she rewrote a portion of the script, simplifying his monologue. Meanwhile, the visual elements of the play are finally coming together. The team went to Phsar Nath, where they purchased authentic fabrics to design every single costume from scratch. They are also focusing heavily on authenticity with their objects. The most important prop is a real Chapei Dang Veng—a traditional two-stringed instrument—which will be played live on stage. However, not everything is perfect yet. The lighting, which needs to create a moody, mysterious atmosphere during the forest scene, is still causing technical problems. Despite the chaos unfolding backstage, the community’s excitement is undeniable. Rithy has been selling tickets at his cafe, and opening night is completely sold out. When the actors step out for their final curtain call on Friday, Sophea hopes that all their hard work along the Sangker River will be met with thunderous applause.
• AUDIO_LISTENING (b2-lesson-unit-4-lesson-3-theater-production-listening.mp3):
  • Voice Profiles: Voice A (Sophea): Standard US English, Female, energetic and focused. Voice B (Rithy): Standard US English, Male, warm and helpful. Slight background noise of coffee cups clinking.
  • Text: Sophea: Are we still having the rehearsal at the cafe tonight? The actors who have scenes in act two really need the practice. Rithy: Yes, the space is yours after eight. But I'm worried about the lighting. The spotlights, which we rented yesterday, keep flickering. Sophea: Oh no. As the director, I need to fix that immediately. It will give the cast stage fright if they can't see the audience properly. Rithy: I will check the cables backstage for you. By the way, the costumes look amazing!