WorksheetsThe Director (WW)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The director is the author of the (a) .
The role of the director is as old as the theatre itself.
True
False
How does a director explore a play to prepare for a production?
(Choose all that apply.)
analyze character motivations
perform historical research
engage with art and music
consider thematic developments
Which director discussed in chapter 5 developed the Laboratory Theatre?
Athol Fugard
Jerzy Grotowski
Konstantin Stanislavsky
Ping Chong
Which would describe director Konstantin Stanislavsky’s ideal appearance of the stage and overall production?
Simple and minimalistic
Elaborate and realistic
Imaginative and non-realistic
Which of the following may be a role someone takes on prior to becoming a director?
(Choose all that apply.)
Stage Manager
Actor
Choreographer
Musician
How might a director achieve “focus” on a particular character during a scene?
(Choose all that apply.)
Dress the character differently
Put the character on an elevated surface
Announce to the audience where they should direct their attention
Have the other characters look toward the character of focus
What group does the director Elizabeth LeCompte work with?
Wooster Group
The Laboratory Theatre
Meininger PLayers
Moscow Art Theatre
The audience can read the nature of relationships between characters based upon their placement in space and physical interactions.
True
False
The actors are also able to influence the creative decisions of the director.
True
False
