Section 4 Flashcards
All art is open to interpretation. This means it is…
Subjective
Theatre critics have…
- been around for centuries
- been from all walks of life
- subjective opinions
(all of the above)
A theatre critic must…
- be open minded
- have a broad and deep knowledge of theatre
- be arrogant enough to feel entitled to a strong opinion, yet humble enough to not believe that their way is the only way
(all of the above)
Theatre critics…
Must be able to handle criticism themselves
What might a critic discuss?
- the director’s concept
- if the play was well staged
- the quality of the performances
(all of the above)
There are three very basic questions you may ask yourself when you objectively evaluate any production beyond personal taste. Which is among them?
- What is being attempted?
- How successful was the attempt?
- Was the effort worthwhile?
(all of the above)
There are whole areas of theatre’ whose sole purpose isto rattle your cage and perhaps face you with an uncomfortable set of questions about assumed social truths. Which are among these?
- Shock Theatre
- Guerrilla Theatre
- Theatre for Social Change
(all of the above)
If I told you I have just seen a Swedish artist using a Japanese dramatic technique, in Ukraine, while half naked, surrounded by raw fish, and that this might be worthwhile theatre, should you believe me? (Yes, this is opinion, but it is based on your reading. Go with it. Art is risky sometimes.)
Yes, and don’t you forget it.
Different groups actually have different ‘feels’ or ‘personalities’ that can be felt by performers and alter a show NEGATIVELY or POSITIVELY. Psychologists acknowledge this group effect and call it…
Group Psychology
Knowing the producer’s purpose for mounting a production for stage or film can allow you to determine…
Its target audience
