Theater Audience Engagement Dynamics

What is a defining feature of theater that distinguishes it from other art forms?

• It is a form of literature.

• It is primarily a visual art.

• It requires an audience to exist.

• It can be performed without an audience.

How does the director view the role of the audience in theater?

• As an unnecessary element.

• As a collaborator.

• As a potential distraction.

• As a passive observer.

What shift in theater does the director mention regarding audience engagement?

• From modernism to postmodernism.

• From realism to surrealism.

• From elitism to populism.

• From populism to elitism.

What is one advantage of live theater over film according to the transcript?

• It is easier to produce.

• It allows for spontaneous changes.

• It is more permanent.

• It requires less rehearsal.

What does the director suggest about the audience's role in live performances?

• The audience should feel empowered to respond.

• The audience should be invisible.

• The audience should remain silent.

• The audience should be passive.

How does the director feel about audience members singing along during musicals?

• It should be discouraged.

• It is irrelevant.

• It is a sign of engagement.

• It is disruptive.

What historical change in theater audience behavior is discussed?

• From standing to seated audiences.

• From active participation to silent observation.

• From daytime to nighttime performances.

• From silent observation to active participation.

What was a characteristic of 19th-century opera houses?

• They were dark and quiet.

• They were exclusively for the elite.

• They were social spaces with visible audiences.

• They had no audience interaction.

What does the director believe is necessary for making theater vital today?

• Returning to interactive audience engagement.

• Incorporating modern technology.

• Returning to silent observation.

• Emphasizing the director's vision.

What does the director compare theater audience behavior to?

• A quiet library.

• A formal dinner.

• A sporting event.

• A silent film.