Survey of Musical Theatre Exam 1
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who was the tony award named after? ANSWER - Mary Antoinette Perry
When do the Tony Awards air? On what network? ANSWER - Every June, CBS
What does the director do? ANSWER - responsible for the "vision" or "concept" of a
production. Tells a story though vision.
Who reports to the Lead Producer? ANSWER - ONLY the director. NO ONE ELSE!!!!!!!!
What does a choreographer do? ANSWER - tells the story though dance
What does a set designer do? ANSWER - designs the environment and props
Willing suspension of disbelief ANSWER - Willingness to suspend critical faculties and
believe the unbelievable. Sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment
What does a sound designer do? ANSWER - designs sound effects and comes up with
creative ways to hide mics
what does a lighting designer do? ANSWER - designs light
what does a music director do? ANSWER - works directly with the cast to teach and
interpret the music
, How many broadway theatres are there? ANSWER - 41
what percentage of broadway shows recoup their investment? ANSWER - 1/3rd of
broadway shows
Is broadway a risky business? ANSWER - yes!!
What does a lead producer do? ANSWER - has the final say in the show. the overall head
Who are today's broadway investors? ANSWER - 1) corporations
2) multiple investment pools
3) wealthy individuals
When does money need to be raised by for a show? ANSWER - by opening night!!! If it is
not all raised, the show will be CANCELLED
what kind of song is West Covina? ANSWER - an opening number
What musical theatre trope is the sexy getting ready song? ANSWER - a girl's getting
ready song
why are getting ready songs not popular in modern musical theatre? ANSWER - because
female roles have expanded
what are the 2 roots of broadway? ANSWER - 1) musical halls in england
2) american minstrel shows
What was the first distinctly american theatrical form? ANSWER - minstrel shows
Who is Jim Crow? ANSWER - a stock character in all minstrel shows. not a real person
Good things/Silver lining of minstrel shows ANSWER - -musical style and fanfares
-comedy style included jokes, slapstick, and comedic timing
Humphrey Updated Questions And
Answers With 100% Correct Answers
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who was the tony award named after? ANSWER - Mary Antoinette Perry
When do the Tony Awards air? On what network? ANSWER - Every June, CBS
What does the director do? ANSWER - responsible for the "vision" or "concept" of a
production. Tells a story though vision.
Who reports to the Lead Producer? ANSWER - ONLY the director. NO ONE ELSE!!!!!!!!
What does a choreographer do? ANSWER - tells the story though dance
What does a set designer do? ANSWER - designs the environment and props
Willing suspension of disbelief ANSWER - Willingness to suspend critical faculties and
believe the unbelievable. Sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment
What does a sound designer do? ANSWER - designs sound effects and comes up with
creative ways to hide mics
what does a lighting designer do? ANSWER - designs light
what does a music director do? ANSWER - works directly with the cast to teach and
interpret the music
, How many broadway theatres are there? ANSWER - 41
what percentage of broadway shows recoup their investment? ANSWER - 1/3rd of
broadway shows
Is broadway a risky business? ANSWER - yes!!
What does a lead producer do? ANSWER - has the final say in the show. the overall head
Who are today's broadway investors? ANSWER - 1) corporations
2) multiple investment pools
3) wealthy individuals
When does money need to be raised by for a show? ANSWER - by opening night!!! If it is
not all raised, the show will be CANCELLED
what kind of song is West Covina? ANSWER - an opening number
What musical theatre trope is the sexy getting ready song? ANSWER - a girl's getting
ready song
why are getting ready songs not popular in modern musical theatre? ANSWER - because
female roles have expanded
what are the 2 roots of broadway? ANSWER - 1) musical halls in england
2) american minstrel shows
What was the first distinctly american theatrical form? ANSWER - minstrel shows
Who is Jim Crow? ANSWER - a stock character in all minstrel shows. not a real person
Good things/Silver lining of minstrel shows ANSWER - -musical style and fanfares
-comedy style included jokes, slapstick, and comedic timing
