Magical Realism in Theatre

What world does Magical Realism take place in?

• Our world

• A fantastical work e.g. Star Wars

Myths and fables are an example of MR

• True

• False

The magic in MR in generally...

• Hated by people of the world

• Accepted by the people of the world

• Not seen by people of the world

• Desired by people if the world

Which of the following is NOT a convention of MR

• Surreal transformation

• Supernatural intrusion

• Fluidity of space and time

• Power of the elements of the earth

MR can include characters such as witches, werewolves, vampires

• True

• False

MR is inspired by

• Surrealism

• Melodrama

• Looking for identity

• Realism

The Chronicles of Narnia is an example of MR

• True

• False

What is MR?

• Magic in a story

• Magical elements in a realistic setting

• Fantasy characters in a magical setting

• Realistic people in a magical setting

Which is an example of MR

• A witch wakes up and finds out she has no magic, she goes on a quest to get her magic back

• A girl wakes up to her parents fighting, they tell her they are getting a divorce, she goes on a journey to help them fall in love again

• A sailor is out on the sea when his ship gets caught in a storm, a mermaid rescues him but leaves before he wakes up, he goes on a journey to find out who saved him

• A princess finds out that dragons still exist and goes on a quest to convince her village to create a sanctuary for them

There has to be magic in MR

• True

• False