Crash Course Theater: Futurism and Meyerhold

The video explores the Futurism movement, focusing on its Italian and Russian branches. It discusses the influence of Filippo Marinetti and the characteristics of Futurist theater, including audience interaction and the rejection of realism. The video also covers Russian Futurism's literary focus and its connection to communism. Vsevolod Meyerhold's contributions to theater, including biomechanics and constructivism, are highlighted, along with his conflicts with Soviet authorities. The video concludes with a nod to Futurism's lasting impact on modern theater.

What was the primary goal of the Futurism movement as introduced by Marinetti?

• To promote peace and harmony

• To focus on psychological realism

• To create art that was fast, exciting, and violent

• To preserve traditional art forms

How did Futurist theater differ from traditional theater?

• It focused on historical accuracy

• It involved the audience in unconventional ways

• It emphasized psychological realism

• It avoided the use of manifestoes

What was a key characteristic of Russian Futurism?

• It rejected modernity

• It focused on literary and philosophical themes

• It was closely tied to Italian fascism

• It avoided any political connections

What was the significance of 'The Storming of the Winter Palace' performance?

• It was a large-scale performance with multimedia elements

• It was a traditional ballet performance

• It was a realistic reenactment of a historical event

• It was a short, one-act play

What was Meyerhold's approach to theater?

• He focused on psychological realism

• He strictly followed Stanislavski's methods

• He emphasized theatricality and fantasy

• He avoided any form of modernism

What was Meyerhold's contribution to actor training?

• He developed the method of psychological realism

• He introduced biomechanics

• He focused on traditional acting techniques

• He avoided any structured training methods

How did the Soviet government respond to Meyerhold's theatrical style?

• They ignored his contributions

• They accused him of bourgeois formalism

• They encouraged more avant-garde productions

• They fully supported his work

What was the fate of Futurism in Italy after World War I?

• It became more popular among young artists

• It was completely abandoned

• It was embraced by the fascist regime

• It evolved into a new art movement

What lasting influence does Futurism have on modern theater?

• It focused solely on psychological realism

• It has no influence on modern theater

• It influenced multimedia and multifocal performances

• It led to the decline of avant-garde theater

What is the next topic to be covered in the series after Futurism and Meyerhold?

• Theater in Ancient Greece

• Mid-century moderns: Eugene O’Neill and Gertrude Stein

• The rise of Romanticism

• The development of musical theater