Author Question: There is a difference between the play, which is the written text, and a theatrical production of ... (Read 95 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Aug 27, 2018

There is a difference between the play, which is the written text, and a theatrical production of the play, because:

a. the same play may serve as the basis for many different productions.
b. the director may rewrite the play substantially in staging it.
c. audiences expect the play to be the same each time it is produced.
d. theatrical productions are permanent, and plays are not.

Question 2

What are some of the main qualities necessary to be a highly effective and constructive theatre reviewer? Name
three, and explain why they are important.

What will be an ideal response?

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:being
sensitive to feelings, images, and ideas
becoming as well acquainted as possible with theatre of all periods and of all types
being willing to explore plays and production processes
being tolerant of innovation
being aware of his or her own prejudices and values
being articulate and clear in expressing judgments and their bases
being courteous