Chapter 01
Theatre is Everywhere

Multiple Choice Questions
 
1. The most significant difference between film and theatre is 
A. the opportunity to see stars in person rather than on film or tape.
B. that theatre is much more affordable than film.
C. the relationship between the performer and the audience.
D. that theatrical performances tend to be more predictable.
 
2. Which of the following statements about theatrical history is NOT correct? 
A. Roman domestic comedies are the prototype of modern-day situation comedy.
B. The configuration of audience and stage space in outdoor Shakespearean performances can be traced to the ancient Greeks.
C. The proscenium stage originated during the Italian Renaissance.
D. It was not until the twenty-first century that theatrical techniques were affected by global influences.
 
3. Permanent, professional, non-profit theatres that offer first-class to their audiences is called 
A. Broadway.
B. community theatre.
C. regional theatre.
D. performance art.
 
4. Which one of the following is not an example of experimental forms of avant-garde theatre by young playwrights avant-garde? 
A. site specific theatre
B. performance art
C. regional theatre
D. none of the above

5. __________ theatre refers to theatre not just in the Western tradition but theatre from around the world such as India, China, Africa, Latin America and Native America cultures. 
A. Global
B. International
C. National
D. Colonial
 
6. Which of the following may be thought of as an example of incorporating theatre or the theatrical in everyday life? 
A. A trial in a courtroom.
B. A wedding.
C. A funeral.
D. A Thanksgiving Day parade.
E. All of the above.
 
7. We can see aspects of theatre in which of the following? 
A. Venues at Las Vegas
B. In rock concerts
C. Xbox video games
D. Sporting events
E. All of the above
F. All of the above except for "D"
 
8. We often attend theatre performances because of its sheer excitement as well as to be amused. However, another often-overlooked reason is 
A. that we wish to be entertained.
B. to learn about the human condition.
C. that we like to follow celebrities on the stage.
D. that the theatre is a magical place.

Matching Questions

9. Match the following theatrical terms to the appropriate description/definition. 
1. Global theatre 	     Live theatre that has not been observed through an electronic medium. 	  2 	
2. Non-mediated theatre 	     Permanent, professional, nonprofit theatres offering first-class productions to their audience. 	  3 	
3. Regional theatres 	     Semiprofessional and experienced amateur groups that present plays that appeal to their specific audiences. 	  6 	
4. Site-specific theatre 	     Presentations in nontraditional theatre settings, such as warehouses, churches, firehouses, street corners, and public parks. 	  4 	
5. Performance Art 	     theatre from around the world, not just in the Western tradition. 	  1 	
6. Community theatres 	     Typically highly individual, and presented by only one person, the content of which is usually highly personal, and may be combined with art, dance, film, or music. 	  5 	

True / False Questions
 
10. When audiences today watch a play at one of our nation's many theatre festivals, they are sharing a kind of live theatre experience that has existed for 2,500 years. 
TRUE
 
11. The most significant difference between film and theatre is the relationship between the performer and the audience. 
TRUE
 
12. Theatre is the fountainhead of all drama. 
TRUE
 
13. Acting is a part of our everyday lives. 
TRUE

14. Despite global influences, contemporary theatre tends to maintain the uniform and traditional styles of the country of production. 
FALSE
 
15. Diversity in theatre tends to reflect the homogenous "melting pot" philosophy of our culture. 
FALSE
 
16. Theatre may be referred to as "the lively art" because it is alive in a way that other forms of dramatic presentation are not 
TRUE
 
17. Saturday Night Live uses a format established in early vaudeville that was a popular form of entertainment in the early twentieth century. 
TRUE