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Theatrical Play Script Selection Process

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What is the first step in deciding which play to produce?

Determining the venue
Choosing the script based on artistic quality and production feasibility (correct)
Figuring out the budget
Assigning production roles and responsibilities

What is the purpose of assigning titles like director, choreographer, and producer?

To find volunteers to help with production work
To craft the initial artistic vision for the production
To establish a chain-of-command and make decisions easier (correct)
To determine the budget for each production role

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a crucial step in the production process?

Figuring out the nitty gritty of the basic ideas
Deciding on costumes, props, and makeup (correct)
Determining a venue for the production
Choosing the script to be produced

What is the purpose of determining a budget for the production?

To allocate funds towards certain production needs like costumes and publicity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the producer and director in the production process?

To decide the initial interpretation of the script (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a step in the production process?

Casting the actors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the casting auditions mentioned in the text?

To find actors and actresses who can fill the required roles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'table read' during the rehearsal process?

To allow the director to cut or modify lines based on how the read-through goes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'dress rehearsals' mentioned in the text?

To imitate the exact conditions of the live production (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'blocking' process during rehearsals?

Determining how actors will move throughout a scene (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the publicity efforts mentioned in the text?

To ensure an audience will be present for the opening night (C) Signup and view all the answers

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