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

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

What is the definition of the word "spontaneity?"

To be spontaneous, free and natural – to burst forth

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

Why do we call it the modern mask

These new techniques help the actor change into their characer

A material that is formed when other materials are combined

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

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

Completes tasks well before the deadline

What is the definition of an artform?

A creative endeavor with the aim of producing beauty

What is a medium in regards to art?

The way an artist presents their work to an audience

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

You are focused on the director and other actors

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to be shy and withdrawn, particularly on stage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

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