The Broad Stage Presents The U.S. Premiere Of 'Merry Wives Of Windsor' By Shakespear's Globe Theatre

The Broad Stage Presents The U.S. Premiere Of 'Merry Wives Of Windsor' By Shakespear's Globe Theatre

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Performing Arts, English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker expresses excitement about visiting a theatre and their love for Shakespeare, having lived in Stratford. They are eager to see a performance directed by Christopher Luskin, who also directed a touring version of Spamalot. The speaker appreciates the theatre's entrance and exit signs and discusses the importance of having more theatres. They humorously explore the pronunciation of 'broad stage' and its American influence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the reasons the speaker is excited about visiting the theatre?

He is attending a workshop.

He is meeting a famous actor.

He is performing in a play there.

He has never been to this theatre and loves Shakespeare.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Christopher Luskin in relation to the speaker?

A director the speaker admires

A fellow actor

A playwright

A theatre critic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker appreciate about the theatre so far?

The stage design

The entrance and exit signs

The seating arrangement

The lighting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous suggestion does the speaker make about the theatre's history?

It was once a castle.

It is modeled on Dustin Hoffman.

It was a former cinema.

It was built by Shakespeare himself.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe more theatres are beneficial?

They preserve historical architecture.

They increase tourism.

They offer more opportunities for playwrights.

They provide more entertainment options.