Realism Gets Even More Real: Crash Course Theater #32

The video explores the impact of French realism on theater, focusing on influential figures like Georg II and André Antoine. Georg II, known as the Theater Duke, revolutionized theater with realistic props and costumes. Antoine furthered realism with ultra-realistic sets and natural acting styles. The video also covers realistic drama movements in Berlin and London and introduces Francois Delsarte's method of acting, which connects emotions to gestures.

What nickname did Georg II earn due to his contributions to theater?

• Theater Baron

• Theater King

• Theater Duke

• Theater Prince

What was a significant change introduced by the Meininger troupe under Georg II?

• Use of modern costumes

• Introduction of the star system

• Historically accurate props and costumes

• Elimination of rehearsals

Which theater director was heavily influenced by the Meininger troupe?

• Konstantin Stanislavski

• Charles Kean

• André Antoine

• Richard Strauss

What was unique about the Theater Libre founded by André Antoine?

• It was the first theater to use electric lighting

• It was a government-funded theater

• It focused on ultra-realistic sets and acting

• It only performed classical plays

What was a notable feature of Antoine's production of 'The Power of Darkness'?

• It was a musical adaptation

• It featured a famous star actor

• It used comic opera embellishments

• It was the world premiere of the play

Which city was home to the Die Freibuhne theater movement?

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

• Moscow

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Independent Theater Society in London?

• It was the first to produce George Bernard Shaw

• It started with Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts

• It performed on Sunday afternoons

• It was a government-funded theater

What was a common feature of the realistic theater movements in Berlin and London?

• They focused on musicals

• They were subscription-based

• They only performed comedies

• They avoided controversial topics

What was the primary focus of Francois Delsarte's method?

• Creating elaborate stage sets

• Promoting the star system in theater

• Connecting emotions to specific gestures

• Developing new playwriting techniques

What did Francois Delsarte believe about theatrical gestures?

• They should be minimized to focus on dialogue

• They should be exaggerated for effect

• They should be scientifically connected to emotions

• They should be arbitrary