Poor Unfortunate Theater: Crash Course Theater #48

What is a common goal of both Grotowski's and Boal's theater movements?

• To create a more immersive experience for the audience

• To enhance the use of costumes and sets

• To increase the use of technology in theater

• To focus on traditional storytelling methods

What is a defining characteristic of Grotowski's Poor Theater?

• Use of elaborate costumes

• Focus on the actor's physical and emotional expression

• Incorporation of advanced lighting techniques

• Reliance on musical accompaniment

What was Grotowski's view on the use of theatrical elements like costumes and sets?

• They are essential for a successful performance

• They should be minimized to focus on the actor

• They should be as elaborate as possible

• They are irrelevant to the theater experience

In Grotowski's 'Akropolis,' what is the setting of the play?

• A modern city

• A concentration camp

• A medieval castle

• A futuristic landscape

What was the impact of Grotowski's 'Akropolis' on its audience?

• It was a silent performance

• It was a light-hearted comedy

• It left the audience too upset to applaud

• It was a musical extravaganza

What was Augusto Boal's primary aim with the Theater of the Oppressed?

• To focus on historical reenactments

• To entertain audiences with comedy

• To empower audiences to address social issues

• To create visually stunning performances

What innovative concept did Boal introduce to involve the audience in his plays?

• The use of holograms

• The digital actor

• The spect-actor

• The silent observer

How did Boal's Theater of the Oppressed differ from traditional theater?

• It relied heavily on scripted performances

• It encouraged audience participation and interaction

• It was performed exclusively in theaters

• It focused on elaborate stage designs

What was a significant influence on Boal's development of his theater methods?

• The works of Shakespeare

• The pedagogy of Paulo Freire

• The music of Beethoven

• The paintings of Picasso

What was a key difference between Grotowski's and Boal's theater approaches?

• Both focused on traditional theater methods

• Grotowski emphasized self-discovery, while Boal emphasized social justice

• Grotowski focused on social justice, while Boal focused on self-discovery

• Both avoided audience interaction