Misc
What is Representational vs Presentational performance? Tell three feature of representational performance.
representation is based on illusion, utilizes fourth wall; performer focused and presentational performance does not entail a theatrical separation between illusion and reality and rather plays on it.
In Pride and Prejudice, why does Mrs Bennett want one of her daughters to marry Mr Darcy initially?
Darcy has money and land, so marrying him would help elevate the status of the Bennett family’s reputation and status.
“In this Neighborhood, we take care of each other”
who says this? a) Usnavi b) Benny c) Abuela Claudia D) Sonny
Abuela Claudia
1. Which of the following best describes the key thematic focus of Expressionism in theatre?
A) The objective representation of everyday life and realistic social interactions.
B) The depiction of human emotions and experiences as distorted, exaggerated, and subjective to reflect inner psychological states.
C) A focus on political and social commentary through 'direct dialogue and clear, realistic portrayals.
D) The exploration of fantasy worlds with an emphasis on spectacle and visual effects.
Answer: B) The depiction of human emotions and experiences as distorted, exaggerated, and subjective to reflect inner psychological states.
What are the basic structures of comedy and strategy?
comedy moves from confusion to wedding; a tragedy moves from union to disunion
In In the Heights, why does Nina leave Stanford at the start of the musical?
She experiences micro-aggressions, trouble fitting in, feeling guilt over her father’s sacrifices and financial burden.
What does Usnavi dream of doing in the future?
a)opening a nightclub
b)move to dominican republic and running a beachside bar
c)becoming a famous musician
d)starting a family with vanessa
B
“I’m not a failure, I’m a victim of the system”
Identify the play and the speakera) Raisin in the sun, Walter
B) Omari, Pipeline.
c) Dun, Pipeline
B)
What is the main objective of realism in theatre?
A)To present idealized versions of life, focusing on heroic figures and exaggerated conflict.
B) To depict life as it truly is, often focusing on ordinary people and their real-world problems.
C) To create abstract and symbolic representations of human existence.
D) To focus on highly stylized performances with a focus on theatricality rather than realism.
Answer: B) To depict life as it truly is, often focusing on ordinary people and their real-world problems.
What is the role of music in Musical Theatre?
Music cannot be separated from the story; it furthers plot and character development.
Which of the following is not true of regency era marriages?
Women dependent on marriage for stability?
Love counted for lot
They were financially driven
parental approval was mandatory?
Love counted for a lot.
Who of the following did not propose to Lizzie Bennett?
Mr. Darcy
Mr Collins
Mr Bingham
Mr. Darcy Darcy
Mr. O’Connell
Mr Bingham
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of ——
a) more wealth b)prosperity c)happiness d) a wife
a wife.
What is a theatrical adaptation?
A play or a musical that is based on a pre-existing story.
What are the characteristics of expressionism?
Episodic plot, fragmented narrative, confusing or rambling monologue, does not follow a linear timeline
in pipeline, what are the students not allowed to have in class?
Hats, Hoodies, Yo-yo, smartphones
smartphone.
In Machinal, who is the young woman married to and then later helps kill?
George H Jones.
"With no help from the birds, the flight of my own intelligence hit the mark. And this is the man you'd try to overthrow?"
who is the speaker?
Oedipus from Oedipus the king.
How is a dramatic theme different from a literary theme?
Dramatic theme is a sentence that articulates the play’s POINT OF VIEW on a subject, NOT simply the subject itself.
What are some characteristics of 20th century Realism?
This genre focuses on recognizable situations, everyday language and settings, and emphasizes individual choices.
In the last scene of Pipeline, what does Omari tell Nya in list form? what does the 12th one entail?
Omari tells his mother how to better relate to him. He leaves the last one to be decided later!
Theater, Film, and fiction are all People + ____. What are these equations?
MAMA: Son-how come you talk so much 'bout money?
WALTER: (with immense passion) Because it is life, Mama!
MAMA: (quietly): Oh--(very quietly) So now it's life. …… is …... Once upon a time freedom used to be life--now it's money. I guess the world really do change.
WALTER:No--it was always ……., Mama. We just didn't know about it..
Who is the playwright? Fill in the blanks.
Lorraine Hansberry
money is life, money.
What is an example of how the American Dream manifests in Raisin or In The Heights?
In Raisin, the Youngers are trying to move up in the world and are focused on money as a way to make that happen; they are also focused on creating a better life for their children. In In The Heights, all the characters are pursuing their own individual ambitions and believe in upward mobility. Abuela Claudia’s story is a good example of the American Dream in practice vs. reality.
What is the classic “Marriage Plot” found in Pride and Prejudice?
a common literary form in the 19th-century (particularly novels) that focuses on the romantic entanglements and eventual marriage of the central characters (who are generally upper-class, cisgender, and heterosexual)