Unit 1 Lesson 1 Development

What year did Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "In the Heights" win the Tony for Best Musical?

• 2005

• 2008

• 2010

• 2012

Which biography did Lin-Manuel Miranda read that inspired him to create "Hamilton"?

• George Washington by Ron Chernow

• Thomas Jefferson by Ron Chernow

• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

• Benjamin Franklin by Ron Chernow

What was the original title of the musical "Hamilton" during its workshop phase?

• The Hamilton Project

• The Hamilton Mixtape

• Hamilton: The Beginning

• Hamilton: A New Musical

Where did Lin-Manuel Miranda first perform "The Hamilton Mixtape" song for a significant audience?

• The Tony Awards

• The White House

• The Public Theater

• Richard Rodgers Theatre

What is the primary role of a director in a theatrical production?

• To write the script

• To design costumes

• To determine the vision for the script

• To perform on stage

Which type of stage is described as having the audience on three sides?

• Proscenium

• Thrust

• In the round

• Black box

What is a key characteristic of a black box theater?

• It has a permanent stage setup

• It is painted black and allows flexible seating arrangements

• It is used only for musical performances

• It has a large backstage area

Why might a director choose to restage "Othello" as a modern corporate takeover?

• To reduce production costs

• To make the play more relevant to a modern audience

• To simplify the script

• To increase the length of the play

What is the significance of workshops in the development of a musical like "Hamilton"?

• They are used to finalize the script

• They help in honing and testing the musical with an audience

• They are only for casting purposes

• They are used to design costumes

How does a proscenium stage differ from a thrust stage?

• A proscenium stage has audience on all sides

• A proscenium stage is deeper and has audience only in front

• A thrust stage has no backstage area

• A thrust stage is used only for concerts