Diane Salinger's Connection to Tula Bankhead

Diane Salinger's Connection to Tula Bankhead

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

Award-winning actor Diane Salinger discusses her role in the play 'Looped' about Tula Bankhead. She shares her experience of embodying Tula, a hard-smoking, hard-loving woman, and the importance of finding the perfect dress to channel her spirit. Diane expresses her emotional connection to Tula, having lived with her character for a month, and the joy of letting Tula's spirit take over. The video captures Diane's passion and dedication to her craft, highlighting the transformative power of acting.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role is Diane Salinger discussing in her unexpected visit?

A role in a TV series about Audrey Hepburn

A role in a play about Tula Bankhead

A role in a musical about Judy Garland

A role in a movie about Marilyn Monroe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Diane Salinger emphasize as important for her performance?

A detailed script

A large audience

A well-fitting costume

A supportive cast

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Diane feel about the custom-made dress?

It makes her feel special and connected to Tula

It is too flashy for the role

It makes her feel disconnected from the character

It is uncomfortable and restrictive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Diane believe enhances her connection to Tula Bankhead?

A new hairstyle

A change in the script

The perfect dress

A different role

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Diane been living with the spirit of Tula Bankhead?

A year

A day

A month

A week