The Audience and Theatre Criticism

    Choose only 5 of these questions to answer. Write your answers in your own words; if you choose to quote from the textbook, remember to identify the source. Example: Despite many weeks of rehearsals, an actor is expected to “...‘live in the moment’ during...performance” (Cohen & Sherman, 2020, p. 5) as though this is the first time for the character to say these words and do these actions. Question # Chapter Questions 1 11 List the five perspectives to consider when reviewing a production. 2 11 Explain how “human significance” is part of theatre. 3 11 List questions that address “artistic quality.” 4 11 Explain how judgment is subjective. 5 11 How does history affect “theatrical expression”? 6 11 How does “entertainment value” affect those in the audience? 7 11 What is the difference between professional criticism and newspaper reviews? 8 11 How can amateur reviewers share their opinions of a production? [HINT: Think digital!] 9 11 What makes an audience member an observant critic? 10 11 What makes an audience member a sensitive critic? 11 11 What makes an audience member an articulate critic?