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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who developed a system of synthesis that Grotowski adopted for the actor?
2. What does Grotowski compare the text to in "Theatre is an Encounter"?
3. What color coat does the Prince wear in "The Constant Prince"?
4. What Polish Romantic poet transcribed the version of "The Constant Prince" which Grotowski produced?
5. Whom does the Angel struggle with in "Akropolis"?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Grotowski's theories play out in the performances of "The Constant Prince"?
2. Describe what "trance" and "excess" are as described in "The Theatre's New Testament."
3. Where is "Akropolis" reset in Grotowski's production?
4. Describe the comparison of the Laboratory to the Bohr Institute.
5. What does Grotowski write of the "life-mask" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
6. In Chapter 1, "Towards a Poor Theatre", what does Grotowski assert is at the core of his theory on the theatre? Whom are his influences?
7. Describe the costumes of "Akropolis". What do they contribute to the play's interpretation?
8. How does Grotowski reverse Faustus' intention in the last monologue of "Dr. Faustus"?
9. What does Grotowski write of "rich theatre" in "Towards a Poor Theatre" (Chapter 1)?
10. How did Grotowski develop the theories behind the "poor theatre" and the Theatre Laboratory?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the production elements of "Dr. Faustus". How were the actor's costumed? What was the setting? Where was the audience? What effect did this create?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Grotowski's position regarding the use of gimmicks, tricks, and typical skills established in most mainstream acting training.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the entire repertoire of exercises in Grotowski's work from 1959-1962. What are the major categories of exercises? What are their purposes? *
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