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Worksheets19/20th Century and Modern Theatre Exam Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Vaudeville was a glorified variety show.
True
False
Vaudeville acts were often created to __________ about minority stereotypes.
Joke
Glorify
inform
Melodrama is long scenes with music throughout.
True
False
African American art ___________ during the Harlem Renaissance.
Faded
Began
Blossomed
Died
Melodrama DID NOT use stock characters in the scenes.
True
False
A melodrama is just like a telenovella or soap opera.
True
False
Where is Harlem located?
Boston
Washington D.C.
New York City
Los Angeles
White people began listening to black peoples' stories of _____________ during the Harlem Renaissance.
Their Heritage
Joy and Pride
Their Parents
Racism and Discrimination
Vaudeville Began in ________.
Detroit
New York City
Las Vegas
Boston
Broadway was in what age during the 20th century?
Dark
Light
Golden
Bronze
Which of the following types of plays were popular besides musicals during this time period? (Hint: 3 answers)
Comedies
Operas
Dramadies
Dramas
In modern theatre, the most popular plays were musicals.
True
False
The _______ method is a popular acting technique that relies on observations of other characters and being in the moment.
Taylor
Meisner
Foxworthy
Davinci
During what event were costumes bland, boring, and simply made?
WW1
Civil War
WW2
Revolutionary War
Modern costumes can be created as animals, plants, etc.
True
False
The set cannot open up and reveal a multi dimensional set that can carry out many different scenes.
True
False
What types of special effects can be used in theatre?
Flashing Lights
Dramatic Sound Cues
Robotic Set transformation
Robotic Costume Transformation
Some modern theatres have VIP boxes.
True
False
Actors cannot enter the stage from the house (the audience).
True
False
Laurette Taylor showed the world how unnatural acting should be.
True
False
