Clark: Our local community theater often produces plays by critically acclaimed playwrights  In fact, the production director says that critical acclaim is one of the main factors considered in the selection of plays to perform
So, since my neighbor Michaela' s new play will be performed by the theater this season, she must be a critically acclaimed playwright
treats one main factor considered in the selection of plays to perform as though it were a condition that must be met in order for a play to be selected