Shakespeare Act 5

A good concept calls undue attention to itself.

False

A good concept creates problems that are at odds with the text.

False

Shakespeare productions, whether on stage or in film, are all more or less the same, as directors are limited to just following the text closely and staying as close to the original as possible.

False

Shakespeare very strictly followed the generic conventions of comedy and tragedy, making sure that there was nothing "dark" in his comedies or any humor in his tragedies.

False

When developing a Shakespeare production for stage or film, producing bodies do not have to worry about money, as it is guaranteed that The Bard's plays will be profitable.

False

A good concept works equally well for all of the characters, actions, and elements in the play.

True

Contemporary audiences value unity in production, expecting that all elements of production work in support of a coherent director's concept.

True

In part because they are in conversation with their contemporary moment, Shakespeare productions from different eras may vary widely.

True

One way to evaluate a concept is to consider whether it seems appropriate to the material, or imposed on it.

True

Shakespeare functions as a cultural icon who carries a wide range of meanings.

True

Shakespeare uses an episodic dramatic structure that features a variety of locations, a proliferation of characters, and a main plot and different subplots.

True