The musical Oklahoma! Is written by _____?

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein

How does the theatrical community determine if a show is a “Broadway show” or not.

Broadway shows are performed in a specific geographical location

For a performance to be considered theatre, it must be _____

Performed live for at least one audience member

What is Ken Davenport known for?

He produced multiple Tony-award winning plays and musicals

Konstantin Stanislavsky was determined to fix what aspect of acting?

The mechanical/unrealistic performances that were popular during his time

A theatrical performance that happens during the day

If you were acting in a production of the play Anna in the Tropics, which of the following would you be allowed to do?

Interpret the character based on your analysis of the play

True or false: Plays are primarily meant to be performed, not read.

This is mostly true with the exception of closet dramas

Which of the following statements about theatre etiquette is correct?

Theatre etiquette has evolved over time.

In what way is a play similar to a game of soccer?

Both a play and a soccer game involve conflict between two opposing forces

What is a “workshop production?”

A Bare-bones production focused on the content rather than the performances

What is documentary theatre?

Theatre based on historical or contemporary events, people, or places

What is a theatrical intermission?

A break between acts where the audience may move about the theater space

Why is waiting on tables considered to be a good job for an aspiring actor?

It allows the actor to plan their work schedule around their auditions

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1
A local middle school is putting on a production of The Little Mermaid Jr. What type of theatre is this?
Community theatre
Educational theatre
All of the above
Regional theatre
2
The musical Oklahoma! Is written by _____?
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers
Stephen Flaherty and Cole Porter
Oscar Hammerstein and Cole Porter
3
How does the theatrical community determine if a show is a “Broadway show” or not.
Broadway shows must be nominated for at least one Tony Award
Broadway shows are performed in a specific geographical location
Broadway shows must include song and dance
Broadway shows are performed in theater venues with less than 199 seats
4
Why is cellphone usage in the theater generally frowned upon?
It can distract the performers
It can distract other audience members
All of the above
5
For a performance to be considered theatre, it must be _____
Performed live for at least one audience member
Performed for an audience of at least 99 audience members
Performed by paid actors
Performed in a theater building with accessible seating
6
Which of the following Sondheim musicals is commonly described as a “musical thriller?”
Sweeney Todd
Into the Woods
Sunday in the Park with George
A Little Night Music
7
What is Ken Davenport known for?
He produced multiple Tony-award winning plays and musicals
He wrote the award-winning play A Raisin in the Sun
He directed the first production of the musical Wicked
He is considered to be the founder of modern day acting
8
Stage actors use their voices and their body to communicate character and theme.
True
False
9
Konstantin Stanislavsky was determined to fix what aspect of acting?
The mechanical/unrealistic performances that were popular during his time
The unsafe conditions of the theatrical venues of the time
All of the above
The unfair wages of the working actor
10
Which character type in a play changes the most?
The character with the most lines
The protagonist
The antagonist
The narrator
11
What is a matinee?
A theatrical performance that is free for students
A theatrical performance that happens on a Sunday
A theatrical performance that happens during the day
A theatrical performance that happens prior to an official opening
12
True or false: Actors audition more than they work.
True
This is true for stage actors but not for screen actors
False
13
What happens during the climax of Anna in the Tropics?
Marela dresses up like Anna Karenina
Paloma becomes the new lector
Cheche shoots Juan Julian
Santiago makes a bet with Cheche
14
This actor started a conservatory for acting in the 1800’s _____
Francois Delsarte
Konstantin Stanislavsky
Uta Hagen
None of the above
15
Who is the playwright of Anna in the Tropics?
Ken Davenport
Nilo Cruz
Anna Devere Smith
Stephen Sondheim
16
Melodrama became a popular style of theatre during which century?
18th century
20th century
16th century
14th century
17
True or false: Regional theatres are less esteemed than Broadway houses.
True
False
18
Just like a novel, theatre only needs to involve the artistic efforts of one person.
False
True
19
In the 19th century, it was considered ____ for an audience to heckle actors and hiss and boo at villainous characters.
None of the above
Disrespectful
Illegal
Common practice
20
If you were acting in a production of the play Anna in the Tropics, which of the following would you be allowed to do?
Change the lines to fit your personality
Choose what costume you will wear in the show
None of the above
Interpret the character based on your analysis of the play
21
True or false: Theatrical techniques are used by the church to teach religious doctrine.
False
True
This was true during the Middle Ages in Europe, but not today
22
True or false: Plays are primarily meant to be performed, not read.
False
This is mostly true with the exception of Shakespearean comedies
This is mostly true with the exception of closet dramas
True
23
Shows that are based on existing pop songs are called ______.
Jukebox musicals
Pop-errettas
Book musicals
Rock musicals
24
Which of the following statements about theatre etiquette is correct?
None of the above are true.
Theatre etiquette has evolved over time.
Theatre etiquette was first written about in Aristotle’s The Poetics.
Theatre etiquette is the same for any show you go to see
25
Which theatre style conveys the emotional and psychological experiences of the characters through exaggerated means?
Expressionism
Realism
Operetta
Documentary theatre
26
True or false: Drinks are allowed inside theaters but food is prohibited.
True
False
It depends on the venue
27
Which of the following artists is NOT a musical theatre composer?
Stephen Sondheim
Andrew Lloyd Webber
George Gershwin
Konstantin Stanislavski
28
When someone comes out onstage to introduce a play or a musical before it starts, what do we call this?
Previews
Curtain Speech
Direct Address
Observation
29
How many acts are in the play Anna in the Tropics?
2
3
It depends on the production
1
30
In what way is a play similar to a game of soccer?
All of the above
Both a play and a game of soccer require the participation of the audience
Both a play and a game of soccer involve acting
Both a play and a soccer game involve conflict between two opposing forces
31
What is a “workshop production?”
Experimental style of theatre where actors build the set pieces themselves
A site-specific play that is performed in a factory or workshop
A performance of a play that takes place prior to the official opening
A Bare-bones production focused on the content rather than the performances
32
Spectacle refers to the ____
All of the above
The sensory aspects of a play
Scenic elements of a play
The costume design
33
Aristotle was all the following EXCEPT a(n) _____?
Critic
Scientist
Philosopher
Playwright
34
True or false: A Civil War reenactment is an example of immersive theatre.
False
True
35
True or false: An actor is both a craftsman and an artist.
True
False
36
What style of musicals did William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan write?
Operettas
Jukebox musicals
Book musicals
Movie musicals
37
What is documentary theatre?
All of the above
Theatre based on historical or contemporary events, people, or places
Theatre that is adapted from film and television documentaries
Theatre that remains objective and does not aim to make a political point
38
What is a theatrical intermission?
None of the above
A break between acts where the audience may move about the theater space
A blackout when the crew resets costumes, props, & scenery between scenes
A “dark day” when there is no performance in the theatre venue
39
True or false: Movie musicals are always based on existing stage musicals.
True
False
40
The play Anna in the Tropics heavily references a Russian novel by what author?
Anton Chekov
Vladimir Nabokov
Leo Tolstoy
Alexander Pushkin
41
Showboat was a groundbreaking musical because of its ___.
Portrayal of interracial marriage
Use of repeated musical themes
Narrative songs that advanced the plot
All of the above
42
Why is waiting on tables considered to be a good job for an aspiring actor?
This job allows the actor to receive health insurance
It allows the actor to plan their work schedule around their auditions
This job requires no skills so anyone can do it
This job allows them to network with diners while they are serving food
43
T or F? Stanislavsky believed that the body and mind worked completely independently.
True
False
44
When reading a script, actors must pay attention to the _____
Character descriptions
All of the above
Dialogue
Stage directions
45
A(n) ____________ is an unspoken agreement between the actor and the audience concerning a fictional reality.
Epiphany
Convention
Curtain speech
Connection
46
Shakespeare wrote all the following styles of theatre except:
Historical plays
Theatre for children
Tragedies
Romantic comedies
47
According to Aristotle, theme is ______.
Explored throughout the entirety of a play, not just in one scene
What a play is about
Expressed through character choices and relationships
All of the above
48
Who believed that the link between mind and body is inseparable?
Augusto Boal
Evan Meyerhold
Konstantin Stanislavsky
William Shakespeare
49
Why is it important for a theatre company to understand its audience?
So they can properly advertise to them
All of the above
So they can effectively communicate expectations
So they can pick out shows that cater to their audience’s wants and needs
50
When evaluating theme in the play Anna in the Tropics, you should consider ____.
The ultimate fate of Juan Julian
Cheche’s dialogue
All of the above
The setting of the play
51
Whether you spell it as “theatre” or theater” depends on:
None of the above
Whether you are discussing the art form or a physical theatrical venue
What part of the world you are from
All of the above
52
In what country is it common practice for an audience to move around, talk, and eat during plays that last all day long?
Indonesia
Serbia
America
Greece
53
Commedia Dell’Arte is a form of improvisational theatre that originated in what country?
Greece
England
Russia
Italy
54
If you go to see a play at Saint Leo University, what type of theatre are you going to see?
Experimental theatre
Educational theatre
Off-off broadway theatre
Community theatre
55
What is the setting of Anna in the Tropics?
It depends on the production
Moscow, Russia in the late 19th century
It switches from Ybor City to Moscow throughout the course of the play
A cigar factory in Ybor City, Florida in 1929
56
Who is the antagonist in the play Anna in the Tropics?
Palomo
Juan Julian
Santiago
Cheche
57
What theatrical style emerged as a reaction to melodrama?
Burlesque
Realism
Surrealism
Commedia Dell’Arte
58
What element is NOT necessary for a theatrical production?
A designated theatrical playing space
An audience
A performer
A set crew
59
True or false: Immersive theatre first became popular during Shakespeare’s lifetime.
False
True
60
This style of theatre emphasized broad comedy, spoofed contemporary culture, and featured sexual innuendo.
Burlesque
Immersive theatre
Pantomime
Melodrama
61
Theatre is a unique art form because of its relationship between _____
The audience and the performer
The actor and the director
The producer and the designer
The director and playwright
62
Which famous philosopher of the arts wrote The Poetics?
Sophocles
Bharata
Plato
Aristotle
63
Which character in the play Anna in the Tropics changes their behaviors and attitude the most throughout the play?
Cheche
Conchita
Anna
Juan Julian
64
What are book musicals?
A musical with a storyline that has a clear beginning, middle, and end
Musicals adapted from literary sources like novels, poetry, and essays
Musicals that are at least 50% spoken word instead of sung text
Musicals written and composed prior to the invention of film
65
An example of engaged theatre stated from the text is:
Fires in the Mirror
The Poetics
Grease
The Drunkard
66
“Megamusicals” are defined by their ___
international appeal
All of the above
Cost to produce
Use of visual spectacle
67
Augusto Boal was a ____
Brazilian theatre director
Stage and screen actor from England
None of the above
Theatre Critic and producer who worked in America’s off-Broadway scene
68
Who was Hallie Flanagan?
An experimental theatre director
A founder of the Federal Theatre Project
A Depression-era theatre-maker who told the stories of ordinary people
All of the above
69
In Anna in the Tropics, Juan Julian and Conchita fall in love during which part of the play?
The climax
The rising action
The resolution
The exposition
70
Unless you are a professional actor, it is dishonest to play a character at work.
False
True
71
Which of the following plays was used to widely promote the idea of anti-slavery politics?
Fences
The Exonerated
Hamlet
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
72
If a show originates on Broadway and then travels with the cast, crew, & set to other cities, it is called a __________?
All of the above
Regional theatre production
Community theatre production
Touring production
73
What style of theatre blurs the line between the performer and the audience?
Realism
Musical theatre
Melodrama
Immersive theatre
74
True or false: Minstrelsy was performed on American stages until it was banned alongside the abolition of slavery.
True
False
75
Plot refers to a sequence of events that are _____.
Theatrical in nature
Focused on the journey of the antagonist
All of the above
Connected

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