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Which of these theatrical forms emerged from Vaudeville?
Which of these theatrical forms emerged from Vaudeville?
- Tragedies
- Monologues
- Musicals (correct)
- Operas
Realism and naturalism in theatre aim to portray idealized versions of life.
Realism and naturalism in theatre aim to portray idealized versions of life.
False (B)
What is the name of the acting style associated with realism and naturalism?
What is the name of the acting style associated with realism and naturalism?
the method
The first 'book' musical was ______, which combined vaudeville elements with traditional storytelling.
The first 'book' musical was ______, which combined vaudeville elements with traditional storytelling.
Which era is considered the Golden Age of Musicals?
Which era is considered the Golden Age of Musicals?
Match the following playwrights with one of their notable plays:
Match the following playwrights with one of their notable plays:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical musical?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical musical?
Vaudeville remains a cornerstone of American theatre.
Vaudeville remains a cornerstone of American theatre.
What theatrical style reflects people's everyday lives with real events, real emotion, and authentic performances?
What theatrical style reflects people's everyday lives with real events, real emotion, and authentic performances?
Playwrights like Lynn Nottage, James Ijames, and Stephen Karam are considered ______ playwrights.
Playwrights like Lynn Nottage, James Ijames, and Stephen Karam are considered ______ playwrights.
Flashcards
Realism/Naturalism
Realism/Naturalism
A style of theatre that aims to accurately portray real life, focusing on everyday people and events.
Stanislavski's 'Method'
Stanislavski's 'Method'
The acting method developed by Constantin Stanislavski, emphasizing emotional and psychological realism.
Book Musical
Book Musical
A type of musical theatre that combines song, dance, and dialogue to tell a compelling story.
Vaudeville
Vaudeville
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The Golden Age of Musicals
The Golden Age of Musicals
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Modern Playwrights
Modern Playwrights
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Plays
Plays
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Musical
Musical
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Realism
Realism
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Naturalism
Naturalism
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Study Notes
Vaudeville to Musicals
- Vaudeville performers transitioned into popular musical acts.
- Early musicals incorporated catchy songs and dances, building on Vaudeville comedy into narrative structures.
- Large theaters designed for Vaudeville variety acts adapted to musical revues.
- Show Boat (1927) was a significant early "book musical," blending Vaudeville elements with traditional storytelling.
Musicals' Golden Age
- The 1940s and 1950s were considered the Golden Age of musicals, marked by a combination of singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story.
- Oklahoma! (1943) and Anything Goes (1933) were popular musicals of the era.
- Musicals became a cornerstone of American theater.
New Theatre
- As Vaudeville declined, new modern playwrights emerged alongside musicals, reflecting everyday life.
Realism and Naturalism
- Playwrights created plays that reflected everyday people, using real-life events and emotions, with authentic performances.
- This approach is a primary form of theater today.
Acting Style
- Acting styles like Stanislavski's "Method" were used to create realistic and authentic portrayals on stage, emphasizing subtext, objective actions, and emotional depth.
Modern Playwrights
- Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night (1956) and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman (1949), Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire (1947) were significant plays.
Contemporary Playwrights
- Contemporary playwrights who are creating new works include: Lynn Nottage, James Ijames, Stephen Karam, Bruce Norris, Suzan-Lori Parks, Annie Baker, Tracy Letts, Eboni Booth.
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