'Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me' Broadway Premiere

'Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me' Broadway Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Arts, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses a parody show that features six people in a one-man show format. The show is a musical with music and lyrics by Mark Shainman and Scott Whitman, known for Hairspray. It presents a fictional biography of Marty, with appearances by famous characters. The writer, a former Saturday Night Live writer, shares his history with Marty and his guest writing experiences. The video concludes with a light-hearted discussion about Martin Short.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the parody show discussed in the video?

It is a one-man show with six people.

It is a silent film.

It is a reality TV show.

It is a documentary.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the writers of the music and lyrics for the show?

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

Mark Shainman and Scott Whitman

Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alex Lacamoire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the show initially take place before moving to Broadway?

Australia

United Kingdom

Canada

United States

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the writer's role on Saturday Night Live in the early 80s?

He was a guest writer.

He was an actor.

He was a producer.

He was a regular writer.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the writer humorously say about sharing a funny Martin Short story?

He has too many stories to choose from.

He shares a hilarious story.

He refuses to talk about Martin Short.

He doesn't have any stories off the top of his head.