Ch 10 SmartBook
Professional theatre in New York City falls into three distinct categories. What are these categories?
-Broadway -off-Broadway -off-off-Broadway
Which of the following plays directly address issues of disability?
-Children of a Lesser God -Tribes
In the context of Decolonizing the Dramatic Canon, which of the following are true of the subfield Global Shakespeare?
-It focuses on the engagement of Shakespeare's work across different cultures. -It resituates the power dynamic between the canon and the nonwhite, non-European communities that adapt it.
Which of the following are true of the play Sleep No More staged by England's Punchdrunk company?
-It offers an example of immersive theatre becoming normalized as an institution. -It invites the audience to follow—and occasionally interact with—the actors. -It is an imaginative work inspired by Macbeth.
Identify the true statements about the original demands of We See You, White American Theatre (WSYWAT).
-It required theatre companies to diversify their leadership at the highest level. -It demanded theatre companies to put an end to "10 out of 12s." -It required theatre companies to read an acknowledgment of tribal land during rehearsals and performances.
Which of the following are true of the collective We See You, White American Theatre (WSYWAT)?
-It seeks to dismantle "white supremacy," and practices "anti-racism." -It addresses the oppression and discrimination of Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) theatre artists. -It is a collective deliberately without a clear leader.
Which of the following are theatre companies that address issues of disability?
-The National Theatre of the Deaf -Theatre Breaking Through Barriers -Deaf West
Which of the following are characteristics of community theatre?
-created from love -for enjoyment of locals -amateur groups
Which of the following are the characteristics of Ivo Van Hove's plays?
-minimal or highly stylized settings and props -emphasis on surreal gestures
What are some methodologies that scholarly critics engage with?
-thematic analysis -rhetorical analysis -historical approaches
Match the plays with the descriptions of how they adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructions
Circle Jerk by Fake Friend <-> It used its transition to a virtual presentation as a way to enhance its message by incorporating viral memes and TikTok videos into its presentation on actual screens. Last Gasp by Split Britches <-> In this play, the duo Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver presented dance, monologues, and beautifully composed scenes across multiple screens via Zoom. Disclaimer by Piehole <-> This virtual work, equal parts murder-mystery and condemnation of U.S.-Iran relations, involves the audience as characters in the play or for other purposes.
Which of the following movements addresses the underrepresentation of Black students in Renaissance studies?
Decolonizing the Dramatic Canon
Which of the following best characterizes the role of amateur criticism in theatre appreciation?
If anything, amateurs are becoming more influential thanks to the Internet.
Who among the following is considered to be responsible for the massive, mainstream success of multimedia theatre on an international scale?
Ivo van Hove
Which of the following best characterizes the difference between journalist critics (those who publish in newspapers) and scholarly critics (those who publish in scholarly journals)?
Journalist critics write on a deadline; scholars have more time to analyze plays and performances.
Which of the following is a true statement about newspaper reviews?
Many Broadway actors and producers await the publication of newspaper reviews.
Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway theatre can be found in which city?
New York City
What is one difference between scholarly critics and newspaper critics?
Newspaper critics provide a firsthand, audience-oriented account.
Who was the first to use the phrase "me too" to refer to sexual abuse against women?
Tamara Burke
What is community theatre?
amateur groups that produce plays
Critical "sensitivity" is best described as which of the following?
being receptive to artistic and life experience
What is one quality of an informed critic?
having sufficient background to provide context
A positive newspaper review of a Broadway play can have what effect?
help the play have a successful run
An active audience member is one who ______.
holds the theatre today to the highest standards
Theatre that brings audiences into the world of the play is called ______.
immersive theatre
The 2011 Romanian production of The Cioran Temptation, written and directed by Gavriil Pinte, is a good example of ______.
site-specific performance
Which of the following best describes a kind of theatre that is tailored to a specific location?
site-specific theatre
Which of the following is an exciting new tool for amateur criticism?
social media
Which of the following is a tangible change that has occurred in theatre as a result of the Me Too movement?
the incorporation of intimacy direction in staging practices
What is one responsibility of the critic?
to be open-minded
In the context of COVID-19-era productions, which of the following is the virtual production that slotted itself into the burgeoning, ever-present world of social media and became the biggest phenomenon in this regard?
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
How is scholarly criticism different from newspaper reviews?
Scholarly criticism is more researched and in-depth.
