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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. One of the pioneer figures in the movement towards a re newed Shakespeare was whom?
2. Which actor "is reaching inside himself for an alphabet that is also fossilized, for the language of signs from life that he knows is the language not of invention but of his conditioning"?
3. In Paris, Brook directed what show in which he did all in his power to inhibit applause, be cause appreciation of the actor's talents seemed irrelevant in a Concentration Camp document?
4. Which playwright does the author hold in the greatest esteem as one who combines the Rough Theatre with the Holy Theatre?
5. What is the only "interesting difference" between the theatre and the cinema?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the author write in regard to the power of laughter in "The Rough Theatre"?
2. What is the common thread between human existence and approach to process in the theatre?
3. What does the author view as the "ideal" training for an actor?
4. How does the author approach form and content between the actor and director?
5. How does the author view Method acting?
6. What is the rough experience which comes from Marat/Sade?
7. How does the author describe the difference between staging in "rough" theatre versus traditional theatre?
8. What is the author's presumed opinion of the works and style of Brecht? How is Brecht similar to Shakespeare?
9. How does the author view "pre-planning" in approaching a rehearsal process?
10. How does the author feel that Brecht approaches the "Holy"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the Polish director, Jerzy Grotowski's contribution to theatre practice, technique and philosophy? What are the practical elements of his craft?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Why does the author discuss the dancer, Merce Cunningham? How does his method and approach to dance relate to the theatre?
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