Question 1

The development of solo performance texts have closely paralleled the growth of documentary film making. How are the two art forms similar and how are they different?

Accepted Answer

The development of solo performance texts and documentary filmmaking are similar in that they both aim to tell a true and compelling story. Both art forms often focus on real-life events, experiences, and people, and seek to engage audiences on a personal and emotional level. Additionally, both solo performance texts and documentary films often incorporate elements of research, interviews, and firsthand accounts to create a sense of authenticity and depth in their storytelling.

However, there are also significant differences between the two art forms. Solo performance texts are typically performed live by a single performer, and rely heavily on the spoken word and physicality to convey the story. In contrast, documentary filmmaking involves capturing real-life footage and using visual and audio techniques to convey the story. Documentary films also have the added dimension of editing and post-production, which allows for a more complex and layered storytelling experience.

Furthermore, solo performance texts often rely on the direct connection between the performer and the audience, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy that is unique to live performance. On the other hand, documentary films have the ability to reach a wider audience through distribution channels such as theaters, television, and streaming platforms.

In conclusion, while both solo performance texts and documentary filmmaking share a common goal of storytelling, they each offer a unique and distinct approach to capturing and conveying real-life experiences.

Question 2

Feminism and body image are continuing themes in the work of Eve Ensler and Karen Finley.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Monodrama aims to present both the conscious and unconscious thoughts of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The link between the playwright's words and the actor's speech is

Accepted Answer

A)  Articulation 
B)  Imitation 
C)  Performability 
D)  Enactment

Question 5

Spalding Gray's Monster in a Box is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  Monodrama 
B)  Theatre of images 
C)  Talking Pieces 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Henrik Ibsen is considered the father of modern drama. He wrote plays dealing with the problems of the individual caught in a repressive society. Even though his plays were written 100 years ago, his themes are still relevant. Using Ghosts or Hedda Gabler explain how Ibsen's themes are still relevant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Henrik Ibsen is considered the father of...

Question 7

Action is the play's all encompassing purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Among the musicians who have collaborated with Robert Wilson is

Accepted Answer

A)  Jon Bon Jovi 
B)  Heiner Muller 
C)  Lucinda Childs 
D)  David Byrne

Question 9

The dramatic element of language is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  The spoken word 
B)  Symbols and signs 
C)  Dialogue and scenery 
D)  The spoken word including symbols and signs

Question 10

The Theatre of Images is a theatrical attempt to emulate

Accepted Answer

A)  Aural assemblages of "found sound" 
B)  Painter's collage 
C)  Cinematic jump cuts and cross fades 
D)  All of these

Question 11

A well written play may have only one theme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The dramatic element of character can be defined as the physical description of the persons in the play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fires in the Mirror is about a 1991 confrontation between urban blacks and white supremacists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How would Aristotle deal with Samuel Beckett's Rockaby in terms of the six elements of drama? Discuss how this text addresses, or fails to address, each of these six elements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How would Aristotle deal with Samuel Beckett's...

Question 15

Robert Wilson's CIVIL warS is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  Theatre of images 
B)  Theatre of cruelty 
C)  A solo text 
D)  Theatre of the absurd

Question 16

Solo texts, as an outgrowth of performance art, are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  An improvisatory style 
B)  An increased emphasis on literary form 
C)  Rigid adherence to traditional narrative 
D)  Strict linearity of story telling.

Question 17

Einstein on the Beach was directed by Samuel Beckett.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Western drama is generally based on the following progression

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposition-crisis-confontation-climax-resolution 
B)  Exposition-confrontation-crisis-resolution-conflict 
C)  Exposition-confrontation-climax-resolution 
D)  Exposition-confrontation-crisis-climax-resolution

Question 19

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Climactic play structure 
B)  Episodic play structure 
C)  Situational play structure 
D)  Monodrama

Question 20

The dramatic element of spectacle refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  Scenery 
B)  Music 
C)  Costumes 
D)  All of the above

Exam 6: Structures of Seeing

The development of solo performance texts have closely paralleled the growth of documentary film making. How are the two art forms similar and how are they different?

Feminism and body image are continuing themes in the work of Eve Ensler and Karen Finley.

Monodrama aims to present both the conscious and unconscious thoughts of the speaker.

The link between the playwright's words and the actor's speech is

Spalding Gray's Monster in a Box is an example of

Action is the play's all encompassing purpose.

Among the musicians who have collaborated with Robert Wilson is

The dramatic element of language is defined as

The Theatre of Images is a theatrical attempt to emulate

A well written play may have only one theme.

The dramatic element of character can be defined as the physical description of the persons in the play.

Fires in the Mirror is about a 1991 confrontation between urban blacks and white supremacists.

How would Aristotle deal with Samuel Beckett's Rockaby in terms of the six elements of drama? Discuss how this text addresses, or fails to address, each of these six elements.

Robert Wilson's CIVIL warS is best described as

Solo texts, as an outgrowth of performance art, are characterized by

Einstein on the Beach was directed by Samuel Beckett.

Western drama is generally based on the following progression

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is an example of a

The dramatic element of spectacle refers to