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What is the primary role of the lighting designer?
Planning and executing the lighting
Who wrote "Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet"
Shakespeare
Who wrote "Hamilton & In The Heights"?
Lin Manuel-Miranda
What does the term "etiquette" refer to?
The code of polite behavior
What does the future of playwriting include?
Digital Theater & Virtual Performance
What is a lighting plot?
A plan showing the placement and type of lights
Which type of Greek play deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster?
Tragedies
Which musical started the trend of rock musical in the 70s?
Hair
Why is audience etiquette important?
It shows respect for the performer or performance.
Which musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda tells the story of a tight-knit community in Washington Heights?
In the heights
What are cue sheets used for in lighting design?
They outline when and how the lights will change during the performance.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
39 Plays
Which city is known as the heart of American theater?
New York City
Which play by Lorraine Hansberry was the first on Broadway written by an African American woman?
A raisin in the sun
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-avon, England
What is a soundscape?
The overall sound environment created for a production
Which theater did Shakespeare perform in, that is still there today?
The Globe Theater
Which streaming platform has a recorded version of "Hamilton"?
Disney +
Who wrote death of a salesman?
Arthur Miller
What was a common theme in post-World War II American theater?
Patriotism and The Cost of War
What is one of the biggest challenges for playwrights?
Securing Funding
Which God was honored during theater plays in Greek times?
Dionysus
What musical style is prominent in "In the heights & Hamilton"
Hip-Hop & Rap
Who were the prominent playwrights during the Renaissance? (1600s)
Shakespeare & Marlowe
Which playwright is known for a ten-play cycle chronicling the African American experience in the 20th century?
August Wilson