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Theatre Basics

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Africa's greatest living playwright; born in Nigeria; plays combine symbolism - mysticism - beautiful dialogue - and they make strong political points; plays are deeply rooted in African myths - dance - and rituals but also influenced by Western dram






2. Composed and produced by Bob Cole - lyrics by Billy Johnson; story of a con man and used minstrel stereotypes and spoofed Chinatown; in one scene a young black man sings about he and his date were denied entry to a nightclub cuz He was black and this






3. Form of theatre that mixed traditional African ritual theatre and Western-style drama; encouraged African nationalism - glorified Africa's past - and advanced African customs - rituals - and culture; also dealt with serious political themes and appla






4. One of the most popular Kabuki and Bunraku playwrights - who - like Shakespeare - wrote crowd-pleasing plays that combined poetry and prose in dramatic tales of comedy - tragedy - love - and war






5. A production of British actor Charles Kean; had realistic costumes - set and props that he had researched to make sure they were historically correct

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6. A true-to-life interior containing a room or rooms with the fourth wall removed so that the audience has the feeling of looking in on the characters' private lives






7. First part had musical numbers with little comic dialogue; second part was full of songs - dance and standup routines; third part featured a one-act play






8. Includes all other forms of drama - from the ancient ritual theatre of Africa to the traditional theatre of Asia to the shadow and puppet theatre of Muslim lands






9. Most famous Restoration-era woman to make her living by writing plays






10. During the Enlightenment there were revolutions in: ... which had a profound effect on theatre






11. One of the most valuable historical records of Indian theatre; an encyclopedic book of dramatic theory and practice; has 37 chapters and covers every aspect of classical Indian drama - also a treatise on dramatic theory and philosophy - states that t






12. First part had musical numbers with little comic dialogue; second part was full of songs - dance and standup routines; third part featured a one-act play






13. A period of licentious gaudiness inspired by the elaborate styles that Charles II brought with him from the French Court






14. Greatest of the Sturm und Drang playwrights; was also a critic - journalist - painter - biologist - statesman - poet - novelist - philosopher - scientist - and the manager of the Duke of Weimar's playhouse






15. The sung words






16. Result of western influence - a toned down version of Kabuki - told stories of everyday life - particularly those of women - women played women's parts (whereas Kabuki was all male)






17. Including operetta - developed out of intermezzi






18. A big production number that usually receives a torrent of applause that literally stops the show






19. The first 'talkie' movie; featured white actor Al Jolson in blackface performing in a minstrel show






20. French director who stage play The Butchers (1888) with real sides of beef infested with maggots






21. Highlights the insanity of life in a comical way






22. Bandits discuss rival systems of goverment while waiting for an attack






23. Smaller - less expensive alternative experimental theatres; flourished in lofts - basements - coffeehouses and any found space usable






24. Holds that human beings are naturally alone - without purpose or mission - in a universe that has no God; not a negative - for without God humans can create their own existences - purpose and meaning






25. Brought Western-style theatre to Africa to dramatize Bible stories in order to win converts






26. A production of British actor Charles Kean; had realistic costumes - set and props that he had researched to make sure they were historically correct

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27. Holds that human beings are naturally alone - without purpose or mission - in a universe that has no God; not a negative - for without God humans can create their own existences - purpose and meaning






28. A program of sketches - singing - dancing and songs pulled from previous sources






29. Bandits discuss rival systems of goverment while waiting for an attack






30. Two types of traditional Japanese theatre






31. Studied the history of class conflict






32. A synthesis of music - dance - acting - and acrobatics; it was first performed by strolling players in markets - temples - courtyards - and the streets






33. Uses rock music - the rock and roll of the 1950s (Grease) - the psychedelic rock of the 1960s (Hair) or contemporary pop and rock (Rent)






34. Islam's holy book - contains a warning about 'graven images' similar to the one in the Bible - prohibition applies to dolls - statues - portraits - and people playing a character






35. A program of unrelated singing - dancing and comedy numbers






36. A permanent - professional theatre outside NYC; founded in 1947 by Margo Jones; stage new plays alongside commercial hits and historical plays; appeal to the intellectual audiences that Hollywood seldom serves






37. One of the most valuable historical records of Indian theatre; an encyclopedic book of dramatic theory and practice; has 37 chapters and covers every aspect of classical Indian drama - also a treatise on dramatic theory and philosophy - states that t






38. Type of theatre that grew out of ritual - incorporated acting - music - storytelling - poetry - dance - costumes - and lots of masks to create a theatre that combined ritual and ceremony with drama






39. Sigmund Freud's book which analyzes the character of Oedipus and Hamlet






40. Used giant puppets and actors to enact parables denouncing the Vietnam War and materialism






41. 1. theatre has an actor who plays a character - theatre is artificial - and 2. theatre usually has a story with a conflict - conflict is key to all drama






42. A popular form of stage entertainment from the 1880s to the 1940s; included a dozen or so slapstick comedy routines - song-and-dance numbers - magic acts and juggling or acrobatic performances






43. Writers who felt science was not adequate to describe the full range of human experience - and their writings stressed instinct - intuition - and feeling






44. Includes all other forms of drama - from the ancient ritual theatre of Africa to the traditional theatre of Asia to the shadow and puppet theatre of Muslim lands






45. Most popular type of theatre during the Restoration; often featured great wit and wordplay and told stories about sexual gratification - bedroom escapades - and humankind's unrefined nature when it comes to sex






46. Second part of a Noh play - protagonist performs a dance that expresses his or her concern






47. First female theatre manager in London; was also an actor and singer; managed first theatre to have a box set; Olympic Theatre in London






48. Feature the work of a director-choreographer






49. The orchestrated melodies






50. A medley of the show's songs played as a preview; usually the beginning of a traditional musical; lets the audience know that it's time to stop talking because the performance is about to begin