Which of the following is NOT true about the producer?

The producer is responsible for the artistic aspects.

Which of the following is a job of the commercial producer?

raising money to cover the cost of staging the production

Which of the following is NOT a job of the commercial producer?

coordinating volunteer work from the community

Which of the following is true about the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)?

The NEA supports arts education and preservation.

Why does the National Theatre not worry about making profits?

British government gives them millions of pounds [dollars]

Which of the following is an attempt by the theatres to make tickets more affordable?

discount day-of-show tickets at the TKTS booth in NYC

Which of the following is true about the Federal Theatre Project (FTP)?

FTP was when the USA government directly subsidized theatre.

Which of the following is NOT true about producing in nonprofit theatre?

Making sure that every production makes double the money.

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Theatre 101 Chapter 10 Quiz

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1
Which of the following is NOT true about the producer?
The producer hires the show's director.
The producer is responsible for getting a large audience.
The producer is responsible for all financial aspects.
The producer is responsible for the artistic aspects.
2
Based on the article, what unpredictable play became a National Theatre (UK) and Broadway hit?
Hair
War Horse
Hamilton
Blue Stockings
3
Which musical cost over $70 million to open in 2011?
Hamilton
Spring Awakening
Spiderman
Wicked
4
Which of the following is a job of the commercial producer?
raising money to cover the cost of staging the production
keeping a promptbook for production.
making final decisions about all design concepts
applying for grants to finance production.
5
Which of the following is NOT a job of the commercial producer?
overseeing marketing and publicity
hiring the director for the show
keeping the show within budget
coordinating volunteer work from the community
6
Which of the following is true about the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)?
The NEA was established in the nineteenth century
The NEA is a major supporter of Broadway.
The NEA supports arts education and preservation.
The NEA has a larger budget than other government funds.
7
Why does the National Theatre not worry about making profits?
They have a rich patron who provides funding for the shows
They only believe in free shows.
British government gives them millions of pounds [dollars]
They have thousands of season ticket holders
8
Which of the following is an attempt by the theatres to make tickets more affordable?
giving free tickets to big investors in a production.
advertising on television
discount day-of-show tickets at the TKTS booth in NYC
frequent purchaser bonus cards
9
Which of the following is true about the Federal Theatre Project (FTP)?
FTP didn't help theatre artists during the Great Depression.
FTP has been in continuous operation since 1939.
FTP avoided producing material critical of the government.
FTP was when the USA government directly subsidized theatre.
10
Which of the following is NOT true about producing in nonprofit theatre?
There is a season budget as well as a budget for each show.
Casting & design choices must fit the entire season budget.
Making sure that every production makes double the money.
Producing must focus on the continuity of the organization.

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