How might masks, commonly used in a number of classical traditions, affect the techniques used by an actor? Why do you think masks are not commonly used in contemporary American theatre? Can you think of any productions in which they are?
What will be an ideal response?
The student could talk about the Realism switch to "real life" as a reason why masks
are no longer popular and why only a few make them work based on the different kind of
technique used in a show such as The Lion King.
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A. Suzhou tanci B. pipa (Chinese lute) C. various percussion instruments D. There is no accompaniment.
The advent of sound films and a major economic depression shifted audiences away from attending the ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The composer __________ employed serial technique in his Philomel
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Discuss the similarities and differences between the representations of the heroic figures of Gilgamesh (in the Epic of Gilgamesh) and David (in the Hebrew Bible)
Please provide the best answer for the statement.