Theatre history
Who is often considered the father of modern drama?
Henrick Ibsen
What is the name of the stage that extends into the audience on three sides?
Thrust
Which MCU actor stared in a revival of The Bands Visit in 2019-2020 winning him multiple awards including an Emmy.
Hugh Jackman
The longest-running Broadway musical is…
The Phantom of the Opera
How many pets does Ms. McCormick have
(100 points for each one you can name)
3 pets
Boxer - Bug
Pug - Luna
Cat - Tessa
In which country did Commedia dell'arte originate?
Italy
What type of stage is known specifially for it flexibilty in seating
Blackbox
Which spiderman stared in the musical Tick Tick Boom by Johnathan Larson
Andrew Garfeild
Which Broadway and Movie star is going to be hosting the 2025 Tony's
Cynthia Erivo
How many siblings does Ms. McCormick have? Bonus points if you can tell me their jobs (need to be specific)
2
Brother - Highschool History
Sister - Preschool teacher/artist
What famous Greek playwright wrote "Oedipus Rex"?
sophocles
This stage design allows the audience to view the play as if looking through an arch or frame.
Proscenium
This person was the first female rapper nominated for an acadamy award
She has had roles in movie musicals such as Chicago and Hairspray
Queen Latifah
This "Curse" or "superstition" from theatre comes from a long history of disasters and deaths occuring during the show
Saying Macbeth
How old is Ms. McCormick
25
What period of theatre history is known for its elaborate costumes and use of perspective scenery?
Renaissance/Restoration theatre
What type of stage configuration is similar to thrust but has audience seating on all four sides?
Arena
This iconic voice of hollywood has also won a tony for best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in The Mighty Gents
Morgan Freeman
This musical holds the record for most expensive theatre tickets and over $1000 in its prime.
What is Ms. McCormicks least favorite musical (Hint - it is by Andrew Llyod Weber)
Cats
China
What country was the first theatres built AND where were they built (think landscape)
Greece - into hills
This actor from The Good Place also starred in the 2002 revival of The Crucible
Kristen Bell
When did the first woman appear in a shakespeare play?
1660
If Ms. McCormick did not teach Theatre what would she teach?
History