Question 1

Which of the following is a paradox of acting?

Accepted Answer

A) Actors must act as if they are the character and yet also be aware of their technique. 
B) A great amount of effort must go into seeming effortless. 
C) Actors should pretend to feel an emotion rather than actually feel it. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) Actors must act as if they are the character and yet also be aware of their technique. 
B) A great amount of effort must go into seeming effortless. 
C) Actors should pretend to feel an emotion rather than actually feel it. 
D) All of these answers are correct. D

Question 2

Stanislavsky's system stresses the actor's work with the zadacha,which refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the unconscious "spirit" of characters that make them respond to present events as if they were from the ancient past. 
B) the character's "problem" or "goal," what the character desires to achieve. 
C) the actor's "secret dream," defined in terms of psychological anxieties hidden in the recesses of the self. 
D) the temporal and geographical context for the production. 
A) the unconscious "spirit" of characters that make them respond to present events as if they were from the ancient past. 
B) the character's "problem" or "goal," what the character desires to achieve. 
C) the actor's "secret dream," defined in terms of psychological anxieties hidden in the recesses of the self. 
D) the temporal and geographical context for the production. B

Question 3

Discuss the difference between internal and external notions of acting.What do previous theoreticians and writers have to say on the matter? How much of what we consider "the character" is actually the actor? How much of the character is the part as written by the playwright?

Accepted Answer

The difference between internal and external notions of acting lies in the approach to portraying a character. External acting focuses on physicality, gestures, and vocal techniques to convey the character, while internal acting emphasizes the actor's emotional and psychological connection to the character.

Previous theoreticians and writers have varied opinions on this matter. Stanislavski, a prominent figure in acting theory, advocated for internal acting, emphasizing the importance of emotional truth and psychological realism in portraying a character. On the other hand, Brecht, another influential figure, promoted external acting, emphasizing the use of physical and vocal techniques to distance the audience from the character and provoke critical thinking.

The debate over how much of "the character" is actually the actor versus the part as written by the playwright is ongoing. Some argue that the actor brings their own experiences and emotions to the character, shaping it in their own image. Others believe that the character is a creation of the playwright, and the actor's job is to faithfully interpret and embody the written role.

Ultimately, the portrayal of a character is a complex interplay between the actor's interpretation and the playwright's creation. Both internal and external acting techniques have their merits, and the balance between the two may vary depending on the specific demands of a role and the artistic vision of the production.

Question 4

Konstantin Stanislavsky,founder of the Moscow Art Theatre (1898),said,"You must live the life of your character on stage." Which style of acting does this statement describe most closely?

Accepted Answer

A) the external mode of acting 
B) the internal mode of acting 
C) the physical mode of acting 
D) the mental mode of acting 
A) the external mode of acting 
B) the internal mode of acting 
C) the physical mode of acting 
D) the mental mode of acting

Question 5

Today,the best method of acting

Accepted Answer

A) has resolved by abandoning both internal and external acting and embracing entirely new forms. 
B) is still unresolved,with the United States and England bitterly divided. 
C) is an integration of both forms-internal and external acting. 
D) is purely an academic distinction since actor training has never actually seen itself as "representational." 
A) has resolved by abandoning both internal and external acting and embracing entirely new forms. 
B) is still unresolved,with the United States and England bitterly divided. 
C) is an integration of both forms-internal and external acting. 
D) is purely an academic distinction since actor training has never actually seen itself as "representational."

Question 6

Discuss what the actor's discipline means (include artistic,work ethic,emotional,and physical demands).

Accepted Answer

An actor's discipline encompasses a wide

Question 7

What is the actor's instrument?

Accepted Answer

A) inner thoughts 
B) movements 
C) body and voice 
D) wardrobe 
A) inner thoughts 
B) movements 
C) body and voice 
D) wardrobe

Question 8

Discuss the importance of the actor's physical body-including physical prowess,strength,and virtuosity-to an actor's career.(Include contemporary influences. )

Accepted Answer

The importance of an actor's physical bo

Question 9

What alternate meaning of "presence" explains the intangible quality an actor conveys that will attract the attention of a director?

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to seem outside of time 
B) the power of speaking through the mind rather than language 
C) the quality of the body that makes it seem inhuman 
D) the projection of an aura of magic and the divine 
A) the ability to seem outside of time 
B) the power of speaking through the mind rather than language 
C) the quality of the body that makes it seem inhuman 
D) the projection of an aura of magic and the divine

Question 10

Rehearsals are the time for actors to experiment and make discoveries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the steps of the actor's mental/physical preparation for an audition and role.

Accepted Answer

The mental and physical preparation for

Question 12

Acting can be a highly stressful occupation,often with an unsteady income,fraught with uncertainties,and beset by demands for sacrifice from every direction and yet,can lead to incredibly satisfying and exhilarating experience by being artistically fulfilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The first component of actor training is

Accepted Answer

A) discipline. 
B) learning stage combat. 
C) creating a character. 
D) development of the actor's instruments. 
A) discipline. 
B) learning stage combat. 
C) creating a character. 
D) development of the actor's instruments.

Question 14

"Discipline" refers to the strictness and decorum with which the actor converses with the director.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A challenge faced by stage actors but that is unknown to film actors is

Accepted Answer

A) developing their imagination skills through mask work. 
B) learning challenging physical stances. 
C) finding adequate training. 
D) maintaining a high level of spontaneity. 
A) developing their imagination skills through mask work. 
B) learning challenging physical stances. 
C) finding adequate training. 
D) maintaining a high level of spontaneity.

Question 16

"Tactics" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the methods actors use to achieve their goals. 
B) the skills learned in Viewpoints training. 
C) the exercises actors use to prepare themselves before rehearsal. 
D) the techniques actors use to research their roles. 
A) the methods actors use to achieve their goals. 
B) the skills learned in Viewpoints training. 
C) the exercises actors use to prepare themselves before rehearsal. 
D) the techniques actors use to research their roles.

Question 17

An actor who has been brilliant in rehearsals will always be brilliant in the final performances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following does the director NOT typically look for in an audition?

Accepted Answer

A) actor's ease at handling the role 
B) intangible presence that makes for "theatre magic" 
C) physical,vocal,and emotional suitability for the part 
D) personal history that exactly matches that of the character 
A) actor's ease at handling the role 
B) intangible presence that makes for "theatre magic" 
C) physical,vocal,and emotional suitability for the part 
D) personal history that exactly matches that of the character

Question 19

"Blocking" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) stage movements. 
B) dialogues. 
C) loudness of voice. 
D) gestures. 
A) stage movements. 
B) dialogues. 
C) loudness of voice. 
D) gestures.

Question 20

Stanislavsky felt it was important for actors to focus on

Accepted Answer

A) studying nine ways of thinking of time and space onstage. 
B) the inner life of the character. 
C) performance styles such as singing,miming,and stage combat. 
D) creating a compelling presence onstage. 
A) studying nine ways of thinking of time and space onstage. 
B) the inner life of the character. 
C) performance styles such as singing,miming,and stage combat. 
D) creating a compelling presence onstage.

Which of the following is a paradox of acting?

Stanislavsky's system stresses the actor's work with the zadacha,which refers to

Discuss the difference between internal and external notions of acting.What do previous theoreticians and writers have to say on the matter? How much of what we consider "the character" is actually the actor? How much of the character is the part as written by the playwright?

Konstantin Stanislavsky,founder of the Moscow Art Theatre (1898),said,"You must live the life of your character on stage." Which style of acting does this statement describe most closely?

Today,the best method of acting

Discuss what the actor's discipline means (include artistic,work ethic,emotional,and physical demands).

What is the actor's instrument?

Discuss the importance of the actor's physical body-including physical prowess,strength,and virtuosity-to an actor's career.(Include contemporary influences. )

What alternate meaning of "presence" explains the intangible quality an actor conveys that will attract the attention of a director?

Rehearsals are the time for actors to experiment and make discoveries.

Discuss the steps of the actor's mental/physical preparation for an audition and role.

Acting can be a highly stressful occupation,often with an unsteady income,fraught with uncertainties,and beset by demands for sacrifice from every direction and yet,can lead to incredibly satisfying and exhilarating experience by being artistically fulfilled.

The first component of actor training is

"Discipline" refers to the strictness and decorum with which the actor converses with the director.

A challenge faced by stage actors but that is unknown to film actors is

"Tactics" refers to

An actor who has been brilliant in rehearsals will always be brilliant in the final performances.

Which of the following does the director NOT typically look for in an audition?

"Blocking" refers to

Stanislavsky felt it was important for actors to focus on

What Is Theatre

What Is a Play

The Playwright

Designers and Technicians

The Director

Theatre Traditions

The Modern Theatre

Musical Theatre

Theatre Today

The Audience

The Ancients

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance

The Theatre of Asia

The Royal Era

The Modern Theatre: Realism

The Modern Theatre: Antirealism

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Exam 3: The Actor

Which of the following is a paradox of acting?

Stanislavsky's system stresses the actor's work with the zadacha,which refers to

Discuss the difference between internal and external notions of acting.What do previous theoreticians and writers have to say on the matter? How much of what we consider "the character" is actually the actor? How much of the character is the part as written by the playwright?

Konstantin Stanislavsky,founder of the Moscow Art Theatre (1898),said,"You must live the life of your character on stage." Which style of acting does this statement describe most closely?

Today,the best method of acting

Discuss what the actor's discipline means (include artistic,work ethic,emotional,and physical demands).

What is the actor's instrument?

Discuss the importance of the actor's physical body-including physical prowess,strength,and virtuosity-to an actor's career.(Include contemporary influences. )

What alternate meaning of "presence" explains the intangible quality an actor conveys that will attract the attention of a director?

Rehearsals are the time for actors to experiment and make discoveries.

Discuss the steps of the actor's mental/physical preparation for an audition and role.

Acting can be a highly stressful occupation,often with an unsteady income,fraught with uncertainties,and beset by demands for sacrifice from every direction and yet,can lead to incredibly satisfying and exhilarating experience by being artistically fulfilled.

The first component of actor training is

"Discipline" refers to the strictness and decorum with which the actor converses with the director.

A challenge faced by stage actors but that is unknown to film actors is

"Tactics" refers to

An actor who has been brilliant in rehearsals will always be brilliant in the final performances.

Which of the following does the director NOT typically look for in an audition?

"Blocking" refers to

Stanislavsky felt it was important for actors to focus on

What Is Theatre

What Is a Play

The Playwright

Designers and Technicians

The Director

Theatre Traditions

The Modern Theatre

Musical Theatre

Theatre Today

The Audience

The Ancients

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance

The Theatre of Asia

The Royal Era

The Modern Theatre: Realism

The Modern Theatre: Antirealism

Filters