In this lesson, students will be introduced to the genre of Abstract Theatre. Students will explore the genre and learn about the basic ideas of how it works. Students will then create a directorial vision for a performance using Abstract Theatre.
Content guidance
Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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Is keeping the set as realistic as possible associated with Naturalism or Epic Theatre?
Epic Theatre
Correct answer: Naturalism
Naturalism
Q3.
True or false: Breaking into song or talking to the audience was Brecht’s way of helping the audience to engage with the message of the performance rather than forming an emotional connection with the characters.
False
Correct answer: True
True
Q4.
True or false, the time frame for a plot in an Epic Theatre production is usually a long period of time?
False
Correct answer: True
True
Q5.
Who has overall creative responsibility for the creation of a piece of theatre.