Theater Chapter 1 - Theater is Everywhere

Which of the following is not a reason to study theater?

• It is present everywhere in our everyday lives.

• It represents real-life human circumstances.

• It is constantly evolving and changing.

• We can better understand ourselves and the world around us.

Which of the following is the key reason that theater has not died as an art form?

• People don't want to pay high prices for movie tickets.

• There is a relationship between the audience and the actors.

• Technology has become so advanced that people are no longer impressed with it.

• People create new movies based off old-fashioned plays.

Which theater is a permanent, professional, nonprofit theater offering first-class productions to their audience?

• Regional

• Community

• Site Specific

Which theater is where semi professional and experienced amateur groups present plays that appeal to specific audience?

• regional

• community

• site specific

What is a good site specific theater for a play set in the jungle?

• church

• park

• formal stage

What group of people established everything needed to begin the tradition of theater?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Italians

• Asians

What is live theater that is not observed through and electronic medium?

• nonmediated theater

• live action performing

• anti-technological art

Which of the following is not an example of performance art?

• caricature artist on sidewalk

• painter who paints for a museum

• guitar player on street corner

• magician in the townsquare

Which of the following everyday activities possess theatrical qualities?

• wedding

• funeral

• court

• all of these