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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. Whom does Grotowski quote in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) as saying, "Each technique leads to metaphysics"?
2. Whose investigations of extroversive and introversive reactions are incorporated into Grotowski's system?
3. It is said in "Dr Faustus: Textual Montage" that if one wants sainthood, one must _____.
4. The technique of the "courtesan actor" is _____.
5. Grotowski claims in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) that his productions are detailed investigations of the _____ relationship.
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the set, props, and audience location in "Akropolis".
2. What does Grotowski write in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1) regarding experimental theatre, gimmicks, and tricks?
3. What does Grotowski write of the "life-mask" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
4. What does Grotowski write of "rich theatre" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
5. What does Grotowski assert was Artaud's greatest contribution to the theatre?
6. How does Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus" end?
7. Where is "Akropolis" reset in Grotowski's production?
8. How did Grotowski develop the theories behind the "poor theatre" and the Theatre Laboratory?
9. How is the audience situated in Grotowski's "Dr. Faustus"? How is the Devil portrayed?
10. How is the staging and costuming arranged in "The Constant Prince"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define the term "textual montage" and describe how this was used in "Dr. Faustus". What other textual adaptations did Grotowski make to the script, and why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the production elements of "Dr. Faustus". How were the actor's costumed? What was the setting? Where was the audience? What effect did this create?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Grotowski views the typical "American actor training." What does Grotowski say regarding Stanislavski and his disciples?
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