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The word theatre is derived from the Greek word theatron, which means: |
| | A) | gathering ground |
| | B) | assembly |
| | C) | forum |
| | D) | seeing place |
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The "software" of theatre consists of: |
| | A) | a combination of art, artists and ideas |
| | B) | an amalgam of concepts |
| | C) | a way to understand plays |
| | D) | the inside story of the dramatic action |
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The minimal requirement for a theatre building is: |
| | A) | curtains, seats, lobby |
| | B) | stage, backstage |
| | C) | a place to act and a place to watch |
| | D) | good acoustics and clean restrooms |
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The Illustrious Theatre of Paris: |
| | A) | presented pantomimes and pastiches |
| | B) | was founded by Moliere |
| | C) | featured elaborate sets and costumes |
| | D) | emphasized the classics and Shakespeare |
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The aspects of the theatre as an occupation are: |
| | A) | work, art, impersonation, performance |
| | B) | script, rehearsal, performance, reviews |
| | C) | contracts, publicists, agents |
| | D) | time, dedication, inspiration |
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The work of producing theatre is involved with: |
| | A) | the script and rehearsals |
| | B) | all the financial and legal aspects of the show |
| | C) | developing rapport with the actors |
| | D) | making sure the coffee is fresh |
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Directing a play involves: |
| | A) | telling the actors how to perform their parts |
| | B) | making sure everyone is in their places |
| | C) | coordinating and unifying the production |
| | D) | being absolutely true to the script |
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Designing is the process of: |
| | A) | creating the visual and auditory aspects of the show |
| | B) | building the sets and the costumes |
| | C) | assuring the show has historical authenticity |
| | D) | getting all the "tech" stuff together |
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Building a production involves: |
| | A) | a lot of carpentry and painting |
| | B) | the actors working after rehearsal |
| | C) | outside technicians and workers |
| | D) | translating the design into reality |
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Crewing a production is the activity in which: |
| | A) | people row in a small boat on the river |
| | B) | technicians effectively run the show every performance |
| | C) | people who couldn't get cast do their work in the theatre |
| | D) | rehearsals are carefully organized |
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The work of the theatre is more than perfecting skills. It is also: |
| | A) | beauty and passion |
| | B) | feeling and emotions |
| | C) | artistic work |
| | D) | making the stage come alive |
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Our life may be fragmented in anarchism and frustration, but art provides: |
| | A) | color, shape, and form |
| | B) | order, balance and unity |
| | C) | expression, empathy, and emotion |
| | D) | integration, synthesis and satisfaction |
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The problems of dramatic impersonation were solved in the ancient world through the use of: |
| | A) | strenuous exercise |
| | B) | masks |
| | C) | broad gestures |
| | D) | powerful speech |
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"Performance" can be defined as: |
| | A) | an action or series of actions done for someone else's benefit |
| | B) | a strictly private conversation between two people |
| | C) | showing off in order to impress someone |
| | D) | a ritualized creation involved with repetitive action |
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The benefits of performance are: |
| | A) | escape, diversion and distraction |
| | B) | attention, entertainment, enlightenment and involvement |
| | C) | raising social conscience and sensitivity |
| | D) | historical connection to the text |
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The two general modes of performance are: |
| | A) | live and taped |
| | B) | ancient and modern |
| | C) | presentational and representational |
| | D) | good and bad |
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The act of feeling for and identifying with characters in a play is known as: |
| | A) | sympathy |
| | B) | empathy |
| | C) | understanding |
| | D) | synchronicity |
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The fundamental forces at work in the live theatre are: |
| | A) | script, actor, director |
| | B) | time, place, action |
| | C) | intensity, focus, believability |
| | D) | rapport, relationship, immediacy |
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Theatre can be defined in three categories. They are: |
| | A) | a building, a company, and an occupation |
| | B) | story, plot and theme |
| | C) | actors, audience and the press |
| | D) | the spirit, the music and symbols |
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