Dramaturgy Entrance Exam Quiz Form
Dramaturgy Entrance Exam Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the primary role of a dramaturg in theatre production?
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Script analysis and contextual research
Stage management and scheduling
Lighting and sound design
Costume design and wardrobe
Which playwright is most associated with the development of Epic Theatre?
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Bertolt Brecht
Anton Chekhov
Sophocles
Tennessee Williams
Match the following terms with their correct definitions.
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Definition
Theme
The main idea or message
A character's spoken thoughts
The underlying conflict
Background information
Monologue
The main idea or message
A character's spoken thoughts
The underlying conflict
Background information
Dramatic tension
The main idea or message
A character's spoken thoughts
The underlying conflict
Background information
Exposition
The main idea or message
A character's spoken thoughts
The underlying conflict
Background information
Rate your familiarity with the following dramaturgical concepts.
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Not familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
Aristotelian structure
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Verfremdungseffekt (Alienation effect)
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Metatheatre
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Subtext
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Which of these is NOT a traditional component of dramatic structure?
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Climax
Inciting incident
Denouement
Lighting cue
Choose the best definition of 'subtext' in drama.
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The underlying meaning behind spoken words
The stage directions in a script
The main plot of the play
The historical background of the play
On a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), rate your agreement: 'A dramaturg should collaborate closely with the director and playwright throughout the rehearsal process.'
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
5
1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
Which of the following best describes 'metatheatre'?
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A play that comments on itself as a play
A play set in ancient Greece
A play without dialogue
A play with only one character
Briefly describe how dramaturgy contributes to the development of a new play.
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