Theatre Libre and Acting Innovations

Theatre Libre and Acting Innovations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the impact of French realism on theater, focusing on influential figures like Georg II and Andre Antoine. Georg II revolutionized theater with the Meiningen troupe by emphasizing historical accuracy and ensemble performance. Andre Antoine furthered realism with his Theatre Libre, known for ultra-realistic sets and controversial plays. The video also covers the realistic drama movements in Berlin and London, and Francois Delsarte's scientific approach to acting. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic on playwrights Ibsen and Strindberg.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to Georg II due to his contributions to theater?

Theater Duke

Theater Baron

Theater King

Theater Prince

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant innovation introduced by the Meiningen troupe?

Improvisational acting

Minimalist set design

Historically accurate costumes and props

Use of digital effects

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Andre Antoine's profession before he became a theater director?

Bank manager

School teacher

Gas company clerk

Journalist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the Theatre Libre's subscription model?

It was only for elite members

It bypassed the need for censorship approval

It included free refreshments

It allowed for free entry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which play by Leo Tolstoy was a notable success for Antoine despite its dark themes?

War and Peace

Anna Karenina

The Power of Darkness

Resurrection

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge faced by Antoine's Theatre Libre?

Lack of audience interest

High cost of realistic sets

Censorship issues

Shortage of actors

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Berlin-based theater movement was similar to Theatre Libre in its goals?

Die FreiBuhne

Berliner Ensemble

Volksbühne

Schaubühne

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