Devising Theatre Quiz

What is devising theatre?

• Creating a performance with a predetermined script

• Working together to create a performance without a script

• Adapting an existing play for performance

• Performing a play based on a famous novel

What is a stimulus in devising theatre?

• A predetermined script for a performance

• An idea for a story or plot

• Something that excites imagination and sparks ideas

• A specific set of instructions for actors

How many initial ideas are recommended to have when devising theatre?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the purpose of developing a narrative in devising theatre?

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

• To create tension and suspense

• To bore the audience

What is an example of presenting a theme or concept in an abstract form?

• Using realistic props and costumes

• Using complex dialogue and monologues

• Acting out a traditional play

• Creating visual metaphors through still imagery

What is the purpose of using visual metaphors in devising theatre?

• To provide a clear and direct message

• To represent emotions or concepts symbolically

• To confuse the audience

• To distract the audience from the performance

What should you do with the ideas you generate from the stimulus?

• Discard them and start over

• Keep them to yourself and not share with the group

• Immediately turn them into a performance

• Record and write them down for future reference

What is the purpose of having multiple ideas when devising theatre?

• To rush into creating a performance

• To limit creativity and originality

• To have a wide range of options to choose from

• To confuse the group members

What is the central idea in devising theatre?

• The main character of the performance

• The initial idea that comes to mind

• The stimulus for creating the performance

• The climax of the performance

What is the purpose of a mind map in devising theatre?

• To limit creativity and originality

• To create a detailed script for the performance

• To organize and develop ideas from the stimulus

• To discourage collaboration among group members