Reading Assignment

1. On page 4 of your textbook, Theatrical Worlds, the authors state, “Theatre is a training ground for successful thinkers and doers.” Do you agree or disagree with this assertion?  Why? Be specific and back up your answer with not only your own opinion but with information from your textbook reading.

2. Beginning on page 16 of your textbook, Theatrical Worlds, the authors discuss the “Uses of Theatre” and also include several case studies. Based on your reading of this section, choose 1 case study and answer the following questions below for your initial response:

a. Does the way theatre is used in the case study meet the textbook’s definition/description of the “Basic Elements” (beginning on page 5) of theatre? Why/why not? Be specific and back up your opinion with information from your textbook reading.

 

3. On page 45 of your textbook, Theatrical Worlds, the authors give you an example of “Tweet Seats” at Quebec’s Theatre du Nouveau Monde. How does this example compare to “How to See a Play” (beginning on page 12)? What do you think about this example? Would you like to participate in “Tweet Seats” while viewing a play? Why/why not?

 

textbook: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00021870/00001