Teacher:Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: "What began as a touring group of actors in 1973 that played to students in cities like Gary , Elkhart and Terre Haute, the IRT education program today now provides:"
Student:
What began as a touring group in 1973 that played to students is now provided by the IRT education program.