Never mind the fact that he has just made a film which needs an audience.

To achieve his purpose, Stürmer needs an audience with the Tsar, and he must have it.

Well, a detective needs an audience.

An artist needs an audience.

By the way, it is a curious distinction of the actor's art that he needs an audience more than any other artist.

However, as a musician, Hero is aware that she needs an audience but she wants people to watch her because she is talented.