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Question #1
This Russian actor/director developed a system for acting known as "The Method".
A.
Anton Chekhov
B.
Sanford Meisner
C.
Lee Strasberg
D.
Uta Hagen
E.
Konstantin Stanislavski
Question #2
The "book" or non-music portion of a musical is called
A.
the score
B.
the synopsis
C.
the libretto
D.
the scenes
Question #3
The major components of theatre include:
A.
All of these
B.
The actor
C.
The audience
D.
The space
Question #4
The leading proponent of Epic Theatre in the 20th Century was
A.
Ionesco
B.
Brecht
C.
Piscator
D.
Brook
Question #5
The dramatic convention of exposition refers to
A.
information the audience gets about the characters
B.
the highest point of intensity in a play
C.
a crisis
D.
the turning point of the play
Question #6
The Poetics, the first Western writings on tragedy, were written by
A.
Aristophanes
B.
Aristotle
C.
Aeschylus
D.
Agamemnon
Question #7
One exercise that helps the actor's concentration and opens their imagination through a series of "yes, and..." and building upon ideas is
A.
Magic As If
B.
Affective memory
C.
Improvisation
D.
Emotional recall
Question #8
In Kabuki theatre, male actors who play female roles are called
A.
Shamisen
B.
Hanamichi
C.
Onnagata
D.
Berdache
Question #9
Catharsis is best defined as
A.
Revision of attitudes by reflection
B.
clearing emotions through pity and fear
C.
None of these
D.
liberation from despair
Question #10
The form of "Epic Theatre" is most credited with this playwright
A.
William Shakespeare
B.
Arthur Miller
C.
Paula Vogel
D.
Samuel Beckett
E.
Bertold Brecht
Question #11
The first essential of dramatic structure (Artistotle considered it #1) is known as
A.
plot
B.
the audience
C.
character
D.
the director
E.
spectacle
Question #12
A layout of the stage design that outlines the various levels on the stage and indictes the placement of scenery is known as
A.
properties (or prop)
B.
ground plan
C.
Gobo
D.
costume plot
Question #13
The Greek word for "theatre" comes from "theatron" meaning
A.
doubleness
B.
hearing place
C.
drama
D.
seeing place
E.
actor
Question #14
Which of the following was NOT a playwright who wrote in ancient Greece?
A.
Sophocles
B.
Aeschylus
C.
Skene
D.
Euripedes
Question #15
When watching a theatrical performance (or a play) it is acceptable to text message and use your cellular phone during the performance
A.
You can text, but not use the phone - and only if it is on silence.
B.
never under any circumstances
C.
you can do what you want, as long as you give it a good review.
D.
it is acceptable, especially if you need a ride after the show
Question #16
Which of the following is NOT considered a playwright who wrote in the Theatre of the Absurd?
A.
Samuel Beckett
B.
Edward Albee
C.
Eugene Ionesco
D.
Arthur Miller
E.
Harold Pinter
Question #17
"Cues" provide information regarding changes in lighting that occur during a performance
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #18
According to Peter Brook, theatre occurs when "a man walks across a stage whilst someone else is watching him."
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #19
a monologue is a character's extended, uninterrupted speech addressed to others
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #20
Theatre comes from the greek word theatron meaning "seeing place", and drama, comes from dran meaning "to do".
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #21
Creating costumes from concept to sewing in a costume shop under the supervision of a designer is known as "pulling" costumes.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #22
The Globe Theatre was an open air building that became a showcase for Shakespeare's plays.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #23
In the area of sound design, the term "sound reinforcement" refers to noises from everyday life that provide background sound in a production.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #24
Within a play's structure, the highest point of suspense is known as the denouement.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #25
The two things needed (at minimum) in order for a theatrcial event to occur are audience and actor.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #26
The main setting for Inspecting Carol by Daniel Sullivan is in a theatre.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #27
The reason for the title of Inspecting Carol is because it is making a commentary on the Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #28
An important item to make sure when casting the role of Walter Parsons in Inspecting Carol is that the actor must be African American.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #29
In the play, there is a theatrical moment that asks the audience to willingly suspend their disbelief as the room turns into flames.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #30
The emergence of the director in the modern sense is credited to
A.
Andre Antoine
B.
Caroline Neuber
C.
Konstantin Stanislavski
D.
Duke Georg II
Question #31
___________ are considered "front of house" staff.
A.
Ushers
B.
Designers
C.
Playwrights
D.
Actors
Question #32
Western Theatre originated and was celebrated in 5th Century B.C. Athens, Greece.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #33
Among the firsts associated with Oklahoma! were
A.
Absence of an opening chorus number
B.
First murder onstage in an musical
C.
All of these
D.
First "dream ballet"
Question #34
Andre Antoine is the producing director of the Moscow Art Theatre
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #35
The actual day-to-day running of a theatre production is the job of the Assistant Director
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #36
This name is credited with being the first actor by stepping out from the chorus
A.
Aristotle
B.
Thespis
C.
Charlie Chaplin
D.
Sophocles
Question #37
The Dionysian festivals surrounded the god Dionysus, god of wine and fertility. It is a part of Western Theatre's history.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #38
Oedipus is considered a good example of a "tragic hero" because he is of noble birth and realizes his wrong doings after it is too late.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #39
Samuel Beckett's Play has three characters (2 male, 1 female) who in a love triangle, and takes place on the English Countryside.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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