Which of the following terms describes a type of performance in which actors present
social problems and audience members are encouraged to interrupt with solutions?
A.Theatre of the absurd
B.Forum theatre
C.Living Newspapers
D.Vaudeville
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Option (B) is correct. Developed by Augusto Boal as part his Theatre of the
Oppressed, Forum theatre encourages audiences to interrupt a
performance in order to offer solutions to the social problems being
represented by actors.
,Which of the following theatrical terms best describes the characters with the smallest
speaking roles in Shakespeare's plays, such as Fleance in Macbeth or the Soothsayer
in Julius Caesar ?
A.Hirelings
B.Supernumeraries
C.Bit parts
D.Spear carriers
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Option (C) is correct. Bit parts are the smallest speaking roles in a
Shakespearean play. They are distinguished from supernumeraries and
spear carriers (the latter is a dismissive term), who do not have lines, and
from hirelings, performers who receive a small stipend and can play roles
of any size.
In which of the following scenarios is it unnecessary to obtain performance rights?
A. Student actors in a drama class are planning to perform scenes from several recent
films for a few invited guests.
B. Students in an advanced theatre class are planning to present an evening of one-
act plays consisting of one play per decade from the 1950's through the 1990's.
C. A teacher is planning to stage a production of a little-known contemporary play
with gender-blind casting.
D. A public elementary school is planning to produce a children's adaptation of a
Shakespeare play that was published in 1920.
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, D is the correct answer. Because it was published in 1920, the adaptation is
in the public domain and therefore does not require performing rights.
In the context of teaching and learning voice and speech for the stage, to what does
the acronym IPA refer?
A.Integral Pitch Awareness
B.International Phonetic Alphabet
C.Impaired Phonological Amplification
D.International Polyglot Association
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Option (B) is correct. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a
phonetic notation system that uses a set of symbols to represent each
distinct sound that exists in human spoken language. It is a tool often used
by actors to prepare for roles that require accents or to understand difficult
pronunciations.
The MIDI Show Control (MSC) protocol is used in theatrical productions to
A. Pan and fade prerecorded sound effects and music
B. Create moving and color-changing lighting effects
C. Synthesize and play instrumental compositions
D. Automate and synchronize lighting and sound cues.
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, D is the correct answer. The MIDI Show Control protocol allows for the
automating and synchronizing of lighting and sound cues, such as timing a
flash of light to coincide exactly with a crash of thunder.
Which of the following was part of the typical costume worn by a man on the stage
during the English Restoration?
A.A simple tunic known as a chiton
B.Breeches decorated with lace and ribbons
C.Spats adorned with gold buttons
D.An elaborate collar known as a ruff
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Option (B) is correct. English Restoration theatre often saw ribbons, lace,
and silk adorn men's breeches, which are short trousers that are fastened
just below the knee.
Which of the following theatre activities is likely to be the most challenging for
students with dyslexia?
A. Memorizing a monologue over the course of many weeks.
B. Auditioning by doing a cold reading
C. Keeping a personal character journal
D. Performing in a rehearsed staged reading for an audience
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social problems and audience members are encouraged to interrupt with solutions?
A.Theatre of the absurd
B.Forum theatre
C.Living Newspapers
D.Vaudeville
Give this one a try later!
Option (B) is correct. Developed by Augusto Boal as part his Theatre of the
Oppressed, Forum theatre encourages audiences to interrupt a
performance in order to offer solutions to the social problems being
represented by actors.
,Which of the following theatrical terms best describes the characters with the smallest
speaking roles in Shakespeare's plays, such as Fleance in Macbeth or the Soothsayer
in Julius Caesar ?
A.Hirelings
B.Supernumeraries
C.Bit parts
D.Spear carriers
Give this one a try later!
Option (C) is correct. Bit parts are the smallest speaking roles in a
Shakespearean play. They are distinguished from supernumeraries and
spear carriers (the latter is a dismissive term), who do not have lines, and
from hirelings, performers who receive a small stipend and can play roles
of any size.
In which of the following scenarios is it unnecessary to obtain performance rights?
A. Student actors in a drama class are planning to perform scenes from several recent
films for a few invited guests.
B. Students in an advanced theatre class are planning to present an evening of one-
act plays consisting of one play per decade from the 1950's through the 1990's.
C. A teacher is planning to stage a production of a little-known contemporary play
with gender-blind casting.
D. A public elementary school is planning to produce a children's adaptation of a
Shakespeare play that was published in 1920.
Give this one a try later!
, D is the correct answer. Because it was published in 1920, the adaptation is
in the public domain and therefore does not require performing rights.
In the context of teaching and learning voice and speech for the stage, to what does
the acronym IPA refer?
A.Integral Pitch Awareness
B.International Phonetic Alphabet
C.Impaired Phonological Amplification
D.International Polyglot Association
Give this one a try later!
Option (B) is correct. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a
phonetic notation system that uses a set of symbols to represent each
distinct sound that exists in human spoken language. It is a tool often used
by actors to prepare for roles that require accents or to understand difficult
pronunciations.
The MIDI Show Control (MSC) protocol is used in theatrical productions to
A. Pan and fade prerecorded sound effects and music
B. Create moving and color-changing lighting effects
C. Synthesize and play instrumental compositions
D. Automate and synchronize lighting and sound cues.
Give this one a try later!
, D is the correct answer. The MIDI Show Control protocol allows for the
automating and synchronizing of lighting and sound cues, such as timing a
flash of light to coincide exactly with a crash of thunder.
Which of the following was part of the typical costume worn by a man on the stage
during the English Restoration?
A.A simple tunic known as a chiton
B.Breeches decorated with lace and ribbons
C.Spats adorned with gold buttons
D.An elaborate collar known as a ruff
Give this one a try later!
Option (B) is correct. English Restoration theatre often saw ribbons, lace,
and silk adorn men's breeches, which are short trousers that are fastened
just below the knee.
Which of the following theatre activities is likely to be the most challenging for
students with dyslexia?
A. Memorizing a monologue over the course of many weeks.
B. Auditioning by doing a cold reading
C. Keeping a personal character journal
D. Performing in a rehearsed staged reading for an audience
Give this one a try later!
