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Question #1
This Russian actor/director developed a system for acting known as "The Method".
A.
Sanford Meisner
B.
Anton Chekhov
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 libretto
C.
the scenes
D.
the synopsis
Question #3
The major components of theatre include:
A.
The actor
B.
The audience
C.
All of these
D.
The space
Question #4
The leading proponent of Epic Theatre in the 20th Century was
A.
Ionesco
B.
Brook
C.
Brecht
D.
Piscator
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.
the turning point of the play
D.
a crisis
Question #6
The Poetics, the first Western writings on tragedy, were written by
A.
Aeschylus
B.
Agamemnon
C.
Aristophanes
D.
Aristotle
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.
Emotional recall
C.
Improvisation
D.
Affective memory
Question #8
In Kabuki theatre, male actors who play female roles are called
A.
Onnagata
B.
Shamisen
C.
Berdache
D.
Hanamichi
Question #9
Catharsis is best defined as
A.
clearing emotions through pity and fear
B.
liberation from despair
C.
None of these
D.
Revision of attitudes by reflection
Question #10
The form of "Epic Theatre" is most credited with this playwright
A.
Paula Vogel
B.
Arthur Miller
C.
Bertold Brecht
D.
Samuel Beckett
E.
William Shakespeare
Question #11
The first essential of dramatic structure (Artistotle considered it #1) is known as
A.
spectacle
B.
the director
C.
character
D.
the audience
E.
plot
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.
costume plot
B.
Gobo
C.
ground plan
D.
properties (or prop)
Question #13
The Greek word for "theatre" comes from "theatron" meaning
A.
drama
B.
doubleness
C.
seeing place
D.
hearing place
E.
actor
Question #14
Which of the following was NOT a playwright who wrote in ancient Greece?
A.
Skene
B.
Euripedes
C.
Sophocles
D.
Aeschylus
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.
it is acceptable, especially if you need a ride after the show
B.
never under any circumstances
C.
you can do what you want, as long as you give it a good review.
D.
You can text, but not use the phone - and only if it is on silence.
Question #16
Which of the following is NOT considered a playwright who wrote in the Theatre of the Absurd?
A.
Eugene Ionesco
B.
Samuel Beckett
C.
Arthur Miller
D.
Edward Albee
E.
Harold Pinter
Question #17
"Cues" provide information regarding changes in lighting that occur during a performance
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #22
The Globe Theatre was an open air building that became a showcase for Shakespeare's plays.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #30
The emergence of the director in the modern sense is credited to
A.
Andre Antoine
B.
Konstantin Stanislavski
C.
Duke Georg II
D.
Caroline Neuber
Question #31
___________ are considered "front of house" staff.
A.
Ushers
B.
Playwrights
C.
Designers
D.
Actors
Question #32
Western Theatre originated and was celebrated in 5th Century B.C. Athens, Greece.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #33
Among the firsts associated with Oklahoma! were
A.
First "dream ballet"
B.
First murder onstage in an musical
C.
All of these
D.
Absence of an opening chorus number
Question #34
Andre Antoine is the producing director of the Moscow Art Theatre
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #35
The actual day-to-day running of a theatre production is the job of the Assistant Director
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #36
This name is credited with being the first actor by stepping out from the chorus
A.
Aristotle
B.
Sophocles
C.
Thespis
D.
Charlie Chaplin
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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