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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. "The epic writer of _____ plays seldom brings to his work this same fine sense of human individuality: perhaps because he is unwilling to regard a man's strength and a man's weakness with equal impartiality."

2. In what Shakespearean play does the "very subtle construction hinges on the key moment when a statue comes to life"?

3. The true meaning of a theatre piece only becomes apparent when an audience is what?

4. In what Shakespearean play is Gloucester blinded?

5. In which Shakespearean play is a main character named Cornelia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author discuss as an ideal in Marat/Sade?

2. What is the rough experience which comes from Marat/Sade?

3. How does the author view "pre-planning" in approaching a rehearsal process?

4. What is the common thread between human existence and approach to process in the theatre?

5. How does the author approach form and content between the actor and director?

6. What is the difference in world view between Brecht and Shakespeare?

7. How does the author compare the cinema to the theatre?

8. In contemporary theatre, what does the author say is the most accessible way to find "holiness"?

9. What is the difference and similarity between a "Happening" and "alienation"?

10. What does the author describe happening when a Brechtian approach is applied to other works?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the actor in the creation of theatre. How does one best approach this role? What is the actor's relationship with the director? With the audience?

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

Discuss the role of the director of the theatre. How does this person create an open environment? How does he/she best work with the designer? The actor?

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