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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The Clouds - The Frogs - Lysistrata






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






3. To see something in a 3 dimensional way

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4. Imitation of character and action






5. Experimented with symbolism in an unconventional setting






6. Emotional identification - sense of identification with the character






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






8. Physical comedy that became popular with the downslide of religious theatre

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9. A group of performers working together vocally and physically






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






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






12. Part of What is included in the text






13. Does not acknowledge the presence of an audience






14. Play reenacting biblical stories






15. The standard tool for casting a production






16. 'Storm and stress'






17. Drop in emotional intensity following the climax






18. Non-profit and sells a full season theatre






19. Stock characters (servants - masters - lovers)






20. A group of actors - not just one star






21. Humorous - objective view point






22. Causes trouble for the main character






23. Stock characters (servants - masters - lovers)






24. The audience seating are 'sitting place'






25. Ideas within the play






26. Greek - actor






27. Grammatically based






28. Plays with a moral message - good vs. evil






29. Meetings before casting - brainstorming - shaping work into a unified concept






30. Top of stage






31. Emile Zola - throws away traditional structure - 'slice of life'






32. The period of work in which the show is made ready for the stage.






33. Rejection of neoclassicism -






34. Bottom of stage (closest to audience)






35. A>B>C>D






36. The period of work in which the show is made ready for the stage.






37. Space can be manipulated to suit the production






38. Units of action that build emotional intensity






39. Artistic decisions meant to communicate a specific interpretation to the audience






40. Planned actor movement






41. Series of short stories






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






43. In ancient Greece - a stage house upstage from the circular orchestra






44. 'Emotion over intellect' - made to assault the senses - developed by Antonin Artaud






45. Events that set off a major conflict






46. Occurs when a line of action suddenly veers to the opposite






47. England's type of theatre






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






49. Organization of action






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