Exam 1 Review

What is Erics Bentley's definition of Theatre?

• 1. A live event in which “A impersonates B while C looks on” 

• 1. A building or area for dramatic performances

• 1. The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays 

• A live event in which a performer or group of performers and an audience come together to participate in an experience that is different from everyday life

What is the style of stage where the audience is seated on three sides of the performance space?

• Proscenium Stage

• Thrust Stage

• Arena Stage

• Outdoor Amphitheater

Which of the following letters refers to the inciting incident in this plot diagram?

• A

• B

• D

• F

Which of the following terms refers to the lounge space for cast and crew members?

• The Dressing Room

• The Costume Shop

• The Control Booth

• The Green Room

True or False- A critic should only talk about the negative aspects of the play

• True

• False

True or False- the area of the stage closest to the audience is referred to as "upstage"

• True

• False

What is the term for the group of performers who sang, danced, and later acted in unison in Ancient Greek plays?

• Ensemble

• Actors

• Chorus

• Cast

What were many Ancient Greek plays based on?

• Real people that the playwright knew

• The playwright's own life

• Myths and legends

• Town gossip

Who was the Ancient Greek credited with being the first actor (and playwright)?

• Aristophanes

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Apollo

Which of the following Roman playwrights was known for their tragic plays with graphic violence?

• Plautus

• Terence

• Seneca