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Question 1

What theatre forms developed in the early part of the twentieth century tried to capture the inner workings of the human mind?

Answer 1

surrealism

expressionism

Question 2

What were the tenets of Antonin Artaud’s theatre of cruelty?

Answer 2

No more masterpieces as older plays should be made relevant to contemporary audiences.

sensory bombardment

Question 3

Happenings were first created by Blank______.

Answer 3

painters and sculptors

Question 4

One of the major influences on environmental theatre was the premise of ____ theatre by Jerzy Grotowski which had little scenery or special effects.

Answer 4

poor

Question 5

Which of these musicals is notable for how it embraces postmodernism by mixing popular concerns and techniques with those of high art?

Answer 5

the lion king

Question 6

tried to mimic dreams and other subconscious states of the human mind.

Answer 6

surrealism

Question 7

In more recent years, performance art has become associated primarily with

Answer 7

individual artists presenting personal stories

Question 8

Bertolt Brecht created a style of theatre that he called “Blank______” theatre in which audience members were constantly reminded they were in the theatre.

Answer 8

epic

Question 9

Anna Deavere Smith is best known for her theatre work where she portrays ____ people in a fusion of performance art, political theatre, and documentary drama.

Answer 9

real

Question 10

Characteristics of happenings include

Answer 10

performances in parks, art galleries, and other unique spaces

being an extension of everyday life

intentional, organized acts that explore time and space

Question 11

In the United States, political theatre has addressed issues such as

Answer 11

the Vietnam War

wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

the death penalty

Question 12

Environmental theatre opposes the divisions between Blank______.

Answer 12

performers and viewers

Question 13

What theatrical form is based on historical documents, which give an air of historical reality and authenticity to the drama?

Multiple choice question.

Answer 13

documentary drama

Question 14

Even though it can be difficult to define specifically, postmodernism’s characteristics include

Answer 14

deconstruction of classic dramas to show the power in the text

mixing popular concerns and techniques with those of high art

questioning why certain artists and groups are privileged through history

questioning the idea of a “canon” of classic dramas

Question 15

remains the most frequently produced playwright in the United States.

Answer 15

william shakespeare

Question 16

In its earliest manifestations, performance art was related to Blank______ and Blank______.

Answer 16

painting
dance

Question 17

T/F: Anna Deavere Smith’s work is based on interviews with real people who she then portrays on stage to address issues of race and gender in the United States.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Political theatre can be considered nontraditional primarily in terms of

Answer 18

subject matter

Question 19

The goal for documentary drama is to convince audiences that they’re watching ____ unfold in front of them.

Answer 19

history

Question 20

What we consider traditional theatre began with which society and runs through today’s theatre?

Answer 20

ancient greek