English Renaissance/Musical Theatre Review Game
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- Q1True or False: During the English Renaissance, certain plays were produced only for the nobility, while other plays were produced only for the common people.FalseTrue30s
- Q2Which of the following statements about theatre in the English Renaissance is NOT true?Plays would be performed "in rep," meaning the same group of actors would perform several different plays in the same week.Only men were allowed on stage.Plays included elaborate scenery.Most theatres were open-air, and performances took place in the afternoon in order to utilize natural sunlight.30s
- Q3True or False: Realistic costuming was extremely important to English Renaissance Theatre. For example, if a play took place in Ancient Greece, costumes that were appropriate to that time period would be worn.TrueFalse30s
- Q4In the English Renaissance, it was common for plays to be written by a singular playwright. Collaborations between playwrights were extremely uncommon.TrueFalse30s
- Q5A Shakespearian play that tells the story of a real person is most likely a:ComedyHistory PlayProblem PlayTragedy30s
- Q6Shakespearian tragedies are noteworthy in that Shakespeare attempted to create psychologically complex tragic heroes.TrueFalse30s
- Q7A Shakespearean play that tackles a social issue is most likely a:Problem PlayTragedyHistory PlayComedy30s
- Q8A Shakespearean play that feels like a tragedy at the start but ends happily is most likely a:RomanceProblem PlayComedyTragedy30s
- Q9THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES is an example of a(n):OperaOperettaRevueMusical30s
- Q10Which of the following is NOT true of Operetta?Like operas, operettas are typically written in French, Italian, or German.Operettas typically have a lighter, happier tone than opera.Operettas are typically shorter than operas.Unlike opera, operettas included some diaologe.30s
- Q11Which of the following is NOT true about SHOW BOAT?It was the first musical to allow African-American and white performers to share the stage at the same time.It was the first winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical.It tackled uncomfortable subject matter such as racism, interracial marriage, and alcoholism.It was the first show to use its music and dialogue to push character and plot forward.30s
- Q12A book musical is one in which:The songs and scenes are about a theme but don't tell a story.Dance is more important than the songs or dialogue.The songs, dances, and dialogue are all integrated into a story with serious dramatic goals and fully-realized characters.The show is completely sung through.30s
- Q13This musical is one of the first book musicals, and it started a 20 year Golden Age of musicals on Broadway.Pirates of PenzanceOklahoma!The Ziegfeld FolliesShow Boat30s
- Q14True or False: Though it started as a tool for musical theatre writers, the musical theatre formula is often used in film, particularly in Disney's animated films.FalseTrue30s
- Q15"Rose's Turn" from GYPSY is an example of a(n):Comic List Song11 o'clock numberI Want SongConditional Love Song30s