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19/20th Century and Modern Theatre Exam Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vaudeville was a glorified variety show.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

​Vaudeville acts were often created to __________ about minority stereotypes.​

a)

Joke

b)

Glorify

c)

inform

3.

Melodrama is long scenes with music throughout.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

African American art ___________ during the Harlem Renaissance.

a)

Faded

b)

Began

c)

Blossomed

d)

Died

5.

Melodrama DID NOT use stock characters in the scenes.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A melodrama is just like a telenovella or soap opera.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Where is Harlem located?

a)

Boston

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

New York City

d)

Los Angeles

8.

White people began listening to black peoples' stories of _____________ during the Harlem Renaissance.

a)

Their Heritage

b)

Joy and Pride

c)

Their Parents

d)

Racism and Discrimination

9.

Vaudeville Began in ________.

a)

Detroit

b)

New York City

c)

Las Vegas

d)

Boston

10.

 Broadway was in what age during the 20th century?

a)

Dark

b)

Light

c)

Golden

d)

Bronze

11.

Which of the following types of plays were popular besides musicals during this time period? (Hint: 3 answers)

a)

Comedies

b)

Operas

c)

Dramadies

d)

Dramas

12.

In modern theatre, the most popular plays were musicals.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The _______ method is a popular acting technique that relies on observations of other characters and being in the moment.

a)

Taylor

b)

Meisner

c)

Foxworthy

d)

Davinci

14.

During what event were costumes bland, boring, and simply made?

a)

WW1

b)

Civil War

c)

WW2

d)

Revolutionary War

15.

Modern costumes can be created as animals, plants, etc.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The set cannot open up and reveal a multi dimensional set that can carry out many different scenes.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What types of special effects can be used in theatre?

a)

Flashing Lights

b)

Dramatic Sound Cues

c)

Robotic Set transformation

d)

Robotic Costume Transformation

18.

Some modern theatres have VIP boxes.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Actors cannot enter the stage from the house (the audience).

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Laurette Taylor showed the world how unnatural acting should be.

a)

True

b)

False