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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. In the cinema, who, according to the author, has single-handedly brought about a revolution by showing how relative the reality of a photographed scene can be?

2. Meaning and reaction can only be discerned when an audience allows for a moment of transition from the world of the play into what?

3. What is the "lie" that the secret patronage of going to the theatre is?

4. What does the author say is "a sign and is an illustration--so it is a fragment of language"?

5. What are some of the physical aspects of the alienation effect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shakespeare embody both The Rough Theatre and The Holy Theatre?

2. How does the author feel that Brecht approaches the "Holy"?

3. What does the author point out about the source of conflict in Shakespeare's work?

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

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

6. What does the author write in regard to the power of laughter in "The Rough Theatre"?

7. How does the author view Method acting?

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

9. Who is Bertolt Brecht and what was his major contribution to the modern theatre?

10. What does the author view as the "ideal" training for an actor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author of The Empty Space. What are his major contributions to the theatre? What makes him an innovative figure in the artistic community?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the term "A Happening." What does this mean? How do we achieve it in the theatre? How do "Happenings" relate to "Alienation"?

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