Chapter 6: Quiz – Flashcards

A main task of the modern-day director is to

The artistic director is responsible for all the creative activities of a noncommercial theatre. t/f

Which person maintains quality control of all production elements after opening?

The point of view of an auteur production is that of the director, not the playwright. t/f

In a noncommercial theatre, the managing director is akin to the ________ in a commercial theatre.

Which person blocks or stages the play?

Which person is responsible for raising money to finance a production?

Which person oversees the budget?

Postmodern directors tend to integrate elements of dance, film, video, and computer material into their productions. t/f

A director's first step is to determine the spine of the play. t/f

The arrangement and movements of performers relative to each other and to the stage space is called

As long as there have been theatrical productions, there has been someone performing the role of director. t/f

performance in front of an audience prior to the "official" opening of a play, when the director and the performers discover which parts of the play are successful and which are not, is known as the ....

Which person arranges for ushers, tickets, programs, and other front-of-the-house details?