What does a theatre artist with good time management skills do?

Completes tasks well before the deadline

When you are actively listening in the theatre, what are you doing?

You are focused on the director and other actors

What is a medium in regards to art?

The way an artist presents their work to an audience

What is the definition of the word "spontaneity?"

To be spontaneous, free and natural – to burst forth

Why do we call it the modern mask

These new techniques help the actor change into their characer

Why is the ability to be comfortable being observed necessary in the theatre?

Because you need to be able to be comfortable with people looking at you

Which of these is the technical definition of the word "theatre"?

"An art form based on the interpretation of dramatic literature."

What does "attention to detail" mean in the theatre?

The ability to be specific in your study and performance

What is the suspension of disbelief?

The audience sees the actor, but chooses to believe in only the character

What is the definition of an artform?

A creative endeavor with the aim of producing beauty

A material that is formed when other materials are combined

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1
What culture that we discussed used masks in performance
The Aztecs
The Ethiopians
The Ancient Greeks
The Egyptians
2
What is not a way that we talked about to classify theatre
Theatre as a hobby
Theatre as an artform
Theatre as an event
Theatre as an occupation
3
What does a theatre artist with good time management skills do?
Rushes through the project
Waits until the last minute to begin
Finishes the project all at once and never polishes the work
Completes tasks well before the deadline
4
When you are actively listening in the theatre, what are you doing?
You are running laps around the outside of the building
You are listening to relaxing music
You are on your phone
You are focused on the director and other actors
5
Which of these is NOT a paradox?
I must be cruel to be kind
I can resist anything but temptation
He is both gentle and kind
Deep down, you're really shallow
6
What is the process of committing something to memory called?
Demonstrating
Memorization
Monetization
Rememberizing
7
What is a medium in regards to art?
A common household cat
The way an artist presents their work to an audience
The size that is in between small and large
Someone who can speak with the dead
8
Which of these is NOT an artform?
Drawing
Technical Writing
Dancing
Singing
9
Beauty is __________________.
Subjective
Suspicious
Subjunctive
Stressful
10
Which option is objective
Blue looks the best paired with red
Pizza is the best food
8 divided by 2 is 4
Football is the most interesting sport to watch
11
What is the definition of the word "spontaneity?"
to be interesting
To be spontaneous, free and natural – to burst forth
To be random
to be shy and withdrawn, particularly on stage
12
Why do we call it the modern mask
These new techniques help the actor change into their characer
It is a more updated mask than the ones used before
13
Which of these is an example of the modern mask?
Costumes
Free tickets
Footlights
Microphones
14
Complete the sentence. There are no __________ in improv
elephants
rules
imposibilities
mistakes
15
Why is the ability to be comfortable being observed necessary in the theatre?
It's not necessary to be comfortable being observed
Because you need to be able to be comfortable with people looking at you
16
Which of these is the technical definition of the word "theatre"?
"An art form consisting of images drawn in two dimensions on canvas."
"A randomly created assembly of actors presenting an unrehearsed song."
"An art form based on the interpretation of dramatic literature."
"A collection of words designed to promote strong emotions in the reader."
17
What is the medium for a painter?
The painter's body
Wood
Brushes, canvas, paint
Clay
18
What is the fourth rule of improv?
Never break character
Yes, and
There are no mistakes
Never wear white after labor day
19
What does "attention to detail" mean in the theatre?
The ability to be specific in your study and performance
Improvising blocking
Paraphrasing your lines
The ability to embroider
20
Which of these words describes the branch of philosophy that deals with theories of art and beauty?
Anteaters
Eurythmics
Anecdotes
Aesthetics
21
Which of these art forms are frequently used in musical theatre?
Baking
Sculpture
Martial Arts
Dance
22
What is the suspension of disbelief?
The branch of philosophy that deals with theories fo art and beauty
The audience sees the actor, but chooses to believe in only the character
The director of a major production
A type of rare bird
23
What is the definition of an artform?
Making sculptures
A hobby that is done solely for one person
A job that is taken in order to make money
A creative endeavor with the aim of producing beauty
24
What is the symbol for the theatre?
The mask
The microphone
The eagle
The stage
25
What is a synthesis?
A material that is formed when other materials are combined
A bold and dramatic statement
An acting technique that uses sensory recall
A type of gas
26
The first rule of improv is to always _____
Start with a question
Agree
Ignore your partner
Set your scene in space
27
Who coined the phrase "The paradox of the actor"?
Plato
Archimedes
Emmauel Kant
Denis Diderot

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