Theatricalism FA23

Which definition best describes theatricalism?

• Uses vivid imagery and heightened language to express a subjective point of view

• Nonliteral storytelling through symbols, concrete details, and logical consequences

• Focuses on suffering and loss but celebrates the will of the individual to choose his other course of action

• Focuses on the lack of meaning in human existence

Which of the following are defining characteristics of theatricalism?

• poetic language

• stylized movement

• 3-dimensional sets

• strong images

• abstraction

Theatricalism has also been referred to as...

(Choose all that apply.)

• Nonrealism

• Antirealism

• Expressionism

• Absurdism

Representational staging refers to staging that _________.

• accurately represents the scene being portrayed

• recognizes the audience’s awareness of theatrical manipulation

• disrupts traditional forms of theatrical acting and design

When did theatricalism, as discussed in your textbook, arise in the theatre?

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

• 18th century

Which American playwright has had a lasting influence on theatricalism?

• Sophie Treadwell

• Lillian Hellman

• Arthus Miller

• Lorrain Hansbery

Who created Epic Theatre?

• Bertolt Brecht

• Samuel Beckett

• Robert Wilson

• Elmer Rice

Bertolt Brecht considered Realism's goal to be _____.

Answer explanation

Anesthetic — to make the audience feel better without taking action

Brecht’s goal was to make the audience question the play to maintain an active internal dialogue with the performance.

• True

• False

List one or more of the mechanics Bertolt Brecht used to achieve the Alienation effect.

Answer explanation

Simple set, Titles are posted at beginning of each scene, Slide projections for clarifications/ contradicted situations, Music