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Gitkin THE1000 Midterm
Gitkin THE1000 Midterm
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Midterm Review
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1
The area immediately offstage to the right and left is known as...
the apron.
upstage.
the greenroom.
the wings.
2
Two or more characters speaking in a play is called...
a monologue.
a prologue.
an epilogue.
a dialogue.
3
Roman Theatre became known for what kind of theatre?
Romance
Cycle Plays
Spectacle
Morality Plays
4
Who was
NOT
one of the three Great Greek Tragedians?
Aeschylus
Euripides
Aristophanes
Sophocles
5
A critic, Denis Diderot, wrote a book about truth in acting, it was called:
The Paradox of Acting
Building a Character
Creating a Role
An Actor Prepares
6
In the hierarchy of Theatre, which position is at the top?
Artist in Residence
Producer
Director
Head Designer
7
The Theme of Miss Saigon is about...
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Race Relations
Life can get better
War is Hell
8
This class is...
my favorite.
the worst
my favorite.
my favorite.
9
The protagonist is also known as...
the good guy.
the tragic hero.
the main character.
The hero.
10
These musical numbers are from what Broadway show?
Every Little Step
The Heat is On
Miss Saigon
A Chorus Line
11
In Miss Saigon, Kim and Chris end up living happily ever after
False
True
12
François Desarte wrote a book on acting which focused primarily on
Gestures
External Acting
Method Acting
Internal Acting
13
Commedia dell'arte stock characters have their roots in what era?
The Holy Roman Empire
The Romantic Era
The Renaissance
The Restoration
14
King Henry VIII's reign was during the era known as the...
Refrormation
Resistance
Renaissance
Restoration
15
In the years after Henry VIII died, which of his heirs sat of the throne?
Edward VI
Mary I
Elizabeth I
All of the above
16
The smallest division of action in a play is called...
an ad lib.
a beat.
an objective.
an aside.
17
Shakespeare wrote what kind of plays?
Musical-Comedy, Tragedy, History
Comedy, Tragedy, History
Comedy, Tragedy, Romance
Tragic-Comedy, History, Romance
18
The actress, shown here, was picked at the age of 17, to star in what show?
Allegiance
Miss Saigon
The Heat is On
Les Miserables
19
What type of theatre configuration is this?
Theatre in the Round
Proscenium
Thrust
3/4 Stage
20
Upon Charles II regaining the throne, theatres
were artificially lit
began evening shows
featured women onstange
all of the above
21
After the Fall of Rome, what group led the reigning Government?
Puritan Commonweath
Throne of Kings
Middle Class
The Church
22
During the Puritan Commonwealth, theatre did what?
Theatre returned better than ever
Theatre flourished
Theatre was banned
Theatre was only comic in nature
23
American Actors tend to
work from the outside in
work only on external aspects of character
work from the inside out
work only on internal aspects of character
24
The picture-frame configuration of a theatre is called...
proscenium.
thrust.
arena.
theatre-in-the-round.
25
Acting techniques like Emotional Memory and Sense Recall, are credited to whom?
Anton Checkov
Denis Diderot
Konstantine Stanislavsky
Lee Strassburg
26
The most important contribution during the Renaissance, by the Commedia Dell'Arte players, was
All of the above.
Travelling Theatrical Shows.
Spreading the message of the church.
Stock Characters.
27
Name the Greek God of Theatre
Oedipus
Thespis
Dithyramb
None of the above
28
Constantine Stanislavsky was instrumental in
creating the first actor training program.
writing heavy Russian dramas.
the great revolution.
sparking the great debate.
29
What was the name of Shakespeare's company of artists?
The King's Men
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Neither
Both
30
What type of Drama was popular during the Dark Ages?
Liturgical Drama
Miracle Play
Passion Play
All of the above
31
During the Restoration Period, which King was restored to the throne?
Richard III
King John
Charles II
Henry VIII
32
King James I was best known for
Marrying his sister and killing his father
Killing his nephews to gain the crown
Commissioning an English Translation of the Bible
Acting on stage for the aristocracy in his court
33
Lee Strassberg is best known for
The Moscow Art Theatre
Method Acting
Acting as Hyman Roth
The WPA
