final

Question 1

According to Christopher Plummer, in what film did Elia Kazan pit Raymond Massey and James Dean against each other?

East of Eden
Rebel Without a Cause
Giant
A Streetcar Named Desire

Answer 1

East of Eden

Question 2

What is the number one priority for a director (according to this lecture)?

To manipulate the design team to get what they want.
To become familiar with the play.
To block the play.
To teach the actors how to say their lines.

Answer 2

To become familiar with the play

Question 3

What does Christopher Plummer say Elia Kazan was never forgiven of?

Cruelty to actors
Murder
Naming names
Abuse

Answer 3

Naming names

Question 4

Constantin Stanislavski was from Russia.

True False

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Given circumstances are the facts that make up the world of the play.

True False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Who is responsible for designing anything that is worn by the actors in a play?

Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Props Designer
Wardrobe Technician

Answer 6

Costume Designer

Question 7

Who is responsible for designing anything that is picked up, carried, or used by the actors in a play?

Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Props Designer
Wardrobe Technician

Answer 7

Props Designer

Question 8

A sound designer is in charge of all the sound made in a show besides the sound created by actors.

True False

Answer 8

true

Question 9

A lighting designer is not one of the five primary theatrical designers.

True False

Answer 9

false

Question 10

An ineffective scenic design can really be an impediment to a show’s success.

True False

Answer 10

true

Question 11

According to the video in the costume design section of the lecture, how many weeks does a replacement actor get to rehearse before they “go on.”

1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks

Answer 11

2 weeks

Question 12

According to the video from the Lighting Design section of the lecture, the lighting plot is the physical representation of where the light hangs in space.

True False

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Tony Meola is the assistant sound engineer for Wicked on Broadway.

True False

Answer 13

false

Question 14

One of the first props the audience sees in Wicked is the baby Elphaba. This prop is made out of Styrofoam.

True False

Answer 14

false

Question 15

According to the video from the scenic design section, everywhere you go Wicked looks the same.

True False

Answer 15

true

Question 16

A play about the story of someone who experiences a reversal of fortune which results in a feeling of catharsis in the audience is a …

Tragedy
Farce
Melodrama
Tragicomedy

Answer 16

Tragedy

Question 17

In the clip from Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming, what is the first item that the man asks if he can clear off the table?

glass of water
cigarette
ashtray
lighter

Answer 17

ashtray

Question 18

What play did Aristotle refer to as the perfect tragedy?

The Poetics
Oedipus the King
Medea
Oedipus at Colonus

Answer 18

Oedipus the King

Question 19

If you have ever left the theater saying, “What was that show about?” you have probably just seen a …

Tragedy
Farce
Melodrama
Tragicomedy

Answer 19

Tragicomedy

Question 20

In the video of Oedipus the King, what does the chorus do after they speak and right before the messenger enters?

Gouge their eyes out.
Fall to the floor.
Remove their masks.
Cover their faces with their cloaks.

Answer 20

Cover their faces with their cloaks.

Question 21

A story that exaggerates character and plot in an attempt to appeal to an audience’s emotions is a …

Tragedy
Farce
Melodrama
Tragicomedy

Answer 21

Melodrama

Question 22

In the video clip of Bananas, what are the ways in which the woman claims the man is “immature?”

Emotionally, physically, and intellectually

Emotionally, sexually, and intellectually

Spiritually, emotionally, and mentally

Mentally, emotionally, and socially

Emotionally, sexually, and intellectually

Answer 22

Emotionally, sexually, and intellectually

Question 23

If we’re watching a play in which complications begin spiraling out of control and we start laughing out loud at things that would probably never happen in real life, we’re probably watching a …

Tragedy
Farce
Melodrama
Tragicomedy

Answer 23

farce

Question 24

If parts of a play make you cry then it cannot be considered a comedy.

True False

Answer 24

false

Question 25

In the clip from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, what does Maggie tell Brick will make him "feel cool and fresh"? A glass of water. Alcohol. A stroll outside. An alcohol rub with cologne.

Answer 25

An alcohol rub with cologne.

Question 26

If parts of a play make you laugh then it cannot be considered a drama. True False

Answer 26

false

Question 27

Comedy and drama both tell stories about people, their actions, and the conflicts that arise as a result of those actions. True False

Answer 27

true

Question 28

What show, which featured songs, dancers, and showgirls, was the most popular show in the early 1900's in the United States? Show Boat Oklahoma Ziegfeld's Follies Feldzeig's Follies

Answer 28

Ziegfeld's Follies

Question 29

What issues did Show Boat put on stage that had never been seen on stage before? Interracial marriage Prejudice Racism All of the above

Answer 29

All of the above

Question 30

Show Boat's transition to a focus on storytelling was immediately a hit and became the norm for musicals right away. True False

Answer 30

false

Question 31

Who choreographed the first production of Oklahoma? Agnes De Mille Bob Fosse Jerome Robins Oscar Hammerstein

Answer 31

Agnes De Mille

Question 32

What is the lone woman doing on stage at the beginning of Oklahoma? Hanging laundry Churning butter Rocking in a rocking chair Singing the opening number

Answer 32

Churning butter

Question 33

How many musicals have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? 6 8 9 10

Answer 33

9

Question 34

What musical did Bob Fosse write the book for, direct, and choreograph after his wife's insistence? Damn Yankees The Pajama Game Bye Bye Birdie Chicago

Answer 34

Chicago

Question 35

What kind of performer did the musical West Side Story give birth to? The Super Star The Triple Threat The Diva The Dancer

Answer 35

The Triple Threat

Question 36

Who was Stephen Sondheim's mentor? Oscar Hammerstein Richard Rodgers Leonard Bernstein Jerome Robbins

Answer 36

Oscar Hammerstein

Question 37

What was the first Broadway musical that Stephen Sondheim composed the music for? West Side Story Gypsy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Parade

Answer 37

A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum

Question 38

What is the name of the musical that Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine partnered to create based on George Seurat's painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte? Finishing the Hat Sunday in the Park With George A Sunday Afternoon with George George S

Answer 38

Sunday in the Park with George

Question 39

What is the longest running show in Broadway history? Phantom of the Opera Wicked Les Mis Chicago

Answer 39

Phantom of the Opera

Question 40

One of the most common trends in musicals right now, is musicals based on movies. True False

Answer 40

true

Question 41

Which of the following are examples of the current trend of spectacle in musicals? Enormous sets The Rock Musical Puppets All of the above

Answer 41

All of the above

Question 42

What composer was a major influence on musical theater in the 1980's? Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Bob Fosse Andrew Lloyd Webber

Answer 42

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Question 43

What flop proved to be the end of the partnership between Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince? Parade Merrily We Roll Along Anyone Can Whistle Sweeny Todd

Answer 43

Merrily We Roll Along

Question 44

Who composed the music for the musical Gypsy? Stephen Sondheim Ethel Merman Jule Styne Leonard Bernstein

Answer 44

Jule Styne

Question 45

What composer wrote the music for West Side Story? Arthur Laurents Jerrome Robbins Leonard Bernstein Stephen Sondheim

Answer 45

Leonard Bernstein

Question 46

What Broadway musical is based on the story of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? All Shook Up Once Wicked West Side Story

Answer 46

West Side Story

Question 47

In what year was Bob Fosse asked to choreograph his first musical? 1952 1954 1956 1958

Answer 47

1954

Question 48

What Rodgers and Hammerstein musical came from a Pulitzer Prize winning book by author James A. Michener? Oklahoma South Pacific Show Boat Gypsy

Answer 48

South Pacific

Question 49

How high is the corn in the opening number of Oklahoma, according to the lyrics sung by Hugh Jackman? "as the 4th of July" "knee high" "as an elephant's eye" "a pie in the sky"

Answer 49

"as an elephant's eye"

Question 50

In what year did Rodgers and Hammerstein produce Oklahoma? 1943 1947 1953 1957

Answer 50

1943

Question 51

According to the song "Ol' Man River" in the clip from Show Boat, what happens when you "get a little drunk"? "you lose your job" "you fear for your life" "you wake up dead" "you land in jail"

Answer 51

"you land in jail"

Question 52

Who wrote the novel that the musical Show Boat was based on? Jule Styne Edward Albee Edna Ferber James A. Michener

Answer 52

Edna Ferber

Question 53

How a collective group of artists choose to imitate reality determines a productions __________ . Genre Style Concept Venue

Answer 53

Style

Question 54

Which subcategory of the 6 main theatrical styles is defined as: A slice of real life, or an imitation of reality that is as close to real as we can make it on stage. Objective Reality Subjective Reality Idealized Reality Reality

Answer 54

Objective Reality

Question 55

What subcategory of the 6 main theatrical styles is defined as: An imitation of how reality makes us feel. Objective Reality Subjective Reality Idealized Reality Reality

Answer 55

Subjective Reality

Question 56

What subcategory of the 6 main theatrical styles is defined as: An imitation of the perfect world. Objective Reality Subjective Reality Idealized Reality Reality

Answer 56

Idealized Reality

Question 57

Realism is an artist's attempt to imitate apparent reality. True False

Answer 57

True

Question 58

In realism, the goal of the artist is to show a slice of reality by calling attention to the fact that the audience is watching a play. True False

Answer 58

false

Question 59

If you are watching a play that is seen through the eyes of a central character who is a tormented victim of society, business, or war, you are probably watching a play in the style of __________ . Realism Theatricalism Expressionism Surrealism

Answer 59

Expressionism

Question 60

If you are watching a play with a whimsical tone in which the people and objects change appearance before your eyes into other images, you are probably watching a play in the style of __________ . Realism Theatricalism Expressionism Surrealism

Answer 60

Surrealism

Question 61

Classicism is an attempt to show an example of the perfect world. True False

Answer 61

true

Question 62

Classicism shows us an imitation of how we feel about the perfect world. True False

Answer 62

false