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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. Section B of "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)" are based upon the work of _____.
2. What is the name of the cat Grotowski refers to when discussing associations in "Skara Speech"?
3. The interview for "The Actor's Technique" with Grotowski was conducted by _____.
4. What type of respiration is the most effective for the actor?
5. What exercise from "Actor's Training (1966)" starts with the pupil walking around and singing while Grotowski lies on the floor next to him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the conceptual exercises like in "Actor's Training (1966)"?
2. How does Grotowski's technique differ from the theorists he mentions in "The Actor's Technique"?
3. What different types of breath are there? What is the importance of breath in the actor?
4. How does Grotowski feel about externalization, or "classical acting" techniques?
5. Describe briefly the "plastic" exercises from "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)".
6. What is "ethics" in relation to acting as described by Grotowski in "American Encounter"?
7. How does Grotowski describe using memory in emotional reactions in "Skara Speech"?
8. What advice does Grotowski give to the actors in the ending of "Actor's Training (1966)"?
9. How does Grotowski describe a "score" in "The Actor's Technique"?
10. Describe the beginning exercises in "Actor's Training (1959 - 1962)."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Grotowski's production of "The Constant Prince". What did the reviewer write about this play? How did Grotowski stage it, and why?
Essay Topic 2
Define the term "encounter" and discuss this term as it applies to Grotowski's philosophy of performance.
Essay Topic 3
Describe what Grotowski means when he refers to "acting with the whole body." How is this achieved? How does this apply to the voice?
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