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Theatre Appreciation

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Experimented with symbolism in an unconventional setting






2. Busiest person in the theatre






3. Plot - Character - Thought - Language - Music - Spectacle

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4. Series of short stories






5. Linear events progress forward in time






6. Amateur theatre in which shows are created by residents of a particular area who come together without being part of a professional or academic institution






7. Business aspect of theatre: House manager - box office manager - ushers






8. In the middle ages - wagons with scenery used in professional staging






9. Six elements - catharsis






10. Humorous - objective view point






11. Movement of art and literature in 16th century - based on Greek and Roman works






12. Plato thought it was harmful to be one thing and act like another

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13. Wrote 'The Republic' about people who would be allowed in his society






14. Oedipus - Antigone - added 3rd actor






15. Focused on thought - controversial






16. The person in charge of the artistic aspects of theatrical production






17. England's type of theatre






18. The recall of physical sensations surrounding emotional events






19. Oedipus - Antigone - added 3rd actor






20. Amateur theatre in which shows are created by residents of a particular area who come together without being part of a professional or academic institution






21. Six elements - catharsis






22. Exaggerated comedy derived from situations






23. A group of educated men from Oxford and Cambridge Who wrote and performed for the professional public theatre






24. Space can be manipulated to suit the production






25. Units of action that build emotional intensity






26. Information needed to understand the play






27. Evokes emotions of pity and fear - serious - ends unhappily






28. Blend of union and non-union actors - sometimes housed in non-traditional locations






29. Relates to the emotional response that the play creates






30. Greek - actor






31. Collection of mystery plays - performed outdoors - festivals lasted 1-25 days






32. Play reenacting biblical stories






33. Appearance of truth






34. Does not acknowledge the presence of an audience






35. Italians






36. Imitation of character and action






37. Rhyming






38. Based on the lives of the saints






39. Rebellion against melodrama and romanticism - more based on character's psychological journey - controversial subject matter






40. The Oresteia - only surviving Greek trilogy - added 2nd actor






41. Writer and first actor






42. Shows that are produced to earn a profit for investors






43. Professional - but all proceeds go back into the theatre - may require grants/donations






44. Bottom of stage (closest to audience)






45. England's type of theatre






46. In ancient Greece - the audience seating area at floor level immediately in front of the stage






47. The person in charge of the artistic aspects of theatrical production






48. Verse






49. A group of performers working together vocally and physically






50. Secondary line of action that is included in the plot/story