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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. What does Grotowski say "are always based on the transcendence of rules" in "Theatre is an Encounter"?

2. Who is the author of "Akropolis"?

3. Who played the role of the King in Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince"?

4. What does Grotowski compare his work with actors to, as opposed to that of the artist or the scientist in "The Theatre's New Testament"?

5. What takes place in Scene 9 of Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grotowski write of "rich theatre" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

2. How did Grotowski adapt the text of "Dr. Faustus" from the original script?

3. How does Grotowski clarify the role of the written text in his theatre?

4. In Chapter 1, "Towards a Poor Theatre", what does Grotowski assert is at the core of his theory on the theatre? Whom are his influences?

5. Describe the costumes of "Akropolis". What do they contribute to the play's interpretation?

6. How is Dr. Faustus considered a saint and martyr in the play produced by Grotowski?

7. What is Grotowski's take on "artifice" and what does he define this as in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?

8. How do Grotowski's theories play out in the performances of "The Constant Prince"?

9. How does Grotowski describe Artaud's theories in "He Wasn't Entirely Himself"?

10. How does Grotowski answer the interviewer in "The Theatre's New Testament" about the association of the Theatre Laboratory with science?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the entire repertoire of exercises in Grotowski's work from 1966. How did Grotowski's methods change from the previous period? What are the major categories of exercises? What are their purposes?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Grotowski's position regarding the use of gimmicks, tricks, and typical skills established in most mainstream acting training.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Jerzy Grotowski came to the theatre and the formation of the Theatre Laboratory. When did this take place and where?

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