EF3/4 Sentence combining "Backstage"

1. We were preparing.
The preparation was for the performance
find new information
avoid repetition
We were preparing for the second performance of our play.
The dressing room was in a state.
in a state - messy (adj)

My kitchen is in state. It is a disaster area. |It looks like a bomb hit it.

We were preparing for the second performance of our play, so the dressing room was in a state. COMPOUND

They always have to be SIMPLE, COMPOUND, or COMPLEX.

2. Racks for costumes were scattered.
Costume racks and makeup trays were scattered around the room.
about the room - England style of English

3. Helpers were dressing cast members and applying their makeup. Nearly everyone was nervous.
Nearly everyone was nervous because helpers were dressing cast members and applying their makeup.
Nearly everyone was nervous while/when helpers were dressing cast members and applying their makeup.

4. The female lead could not get her wig to stay on properly.