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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who wrote Sergeant Musgrave's Dance?
2. The author writes of his book, "if anyone were to try to use it as a handbook, then I can definitely warn him--there are no _______."
3. What does the author say is "a sign and is an illustra tion--so it is a fragment of language"?
4. Which playwright does the author hold in the greatest esteem as one who combines the Rough Theatre with the Holy Theatre?
5. The author believes that an architect of the theatre is better off if he works like a what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the difference in world view between Brecht and Shakespeare?
2. How does the author approach the concept of liberation with Shakespeare and Brecht?
3. What is the rough experience which comes from Marat/Sade?
4. What does the author describe happening when a Brechtian approach is applied to other works?
5. How does the author feel that Brecht approaches the "Holy"?
6. What does the author view as the "ideal" training for an actor?
7. What is the author's presumed opinion of the works and style of Brecht? How is Brecht similar to Shakespeare?
8. What does the author discuss as an ideal in Marat/Sade?
9. What does the author speak of regarding Shakespeare and the Rough Theatre?
10. What does the author say of change and liberation regarding "The Rough Theatre"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the term "A Happening." What does this mean? How do we achieve it in the theatre? How do "Happenings" relate to "Alienation"?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the meaning of "Immediate Theatre." How is this form of the art created? What ideals must be in place for Immediate Theatre to take place?
Essay Topic 3
What is the Polish director, Jerzy Grotowski's contribution to theatre practice, technique and philosophy? What are the practical elements of his craft?
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