The Director (WW)

The director is the author of the (a)   .

The role of the director is as old as the theatre itself.

• True

• False

How does a director explore a play to prepare for a production?

(Choose all that apply.)

• analyze character motivations

• perform historical research

• engage with art and music

• consider thematic developments

Which director discussed in chapter 5 developed the Laboratory Theatre?

• Athol Fugard

• Jerzy Grotowski

• Konstantin Stanislavsky

• Ping Chong

Which would describe director Konstantin Stanislavsky’s ideal appearance of the stage and overall production?

• Simple and minimalistic

• Elaborate and realistic

• Imaginative and non-realistic

Which of the following may be a role someone takes on prior to becoming a director?

(Choose all that apply.)

• Stage Manager

• Actor

• Choreographer

• Musician

How might a director achieve “focus” on a particular character during a scene?

(Choose all that apply.)

• Dress the character differently

• Put the character on an elevated surface

• Announce to the audience where they should direct their attention

• Have the other characters look toward the character of focus

What group does the director Elizabeth LeCompte work with?

• Wooster Group

• The Laboratory Theatre

• Meininger PLayers

• Moscow Art Theatre

The audience can read the nature of relationships between characters based upon their placement in space and physical interactions.

• True

• False

The actors are also able to influence the creative decisions of the director.

• True

• False