An Actor Prepares by Konstantin Stanislavski
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'An Actor Prepares'?
A) Stage direction
B) Costume selection
C) Lighting design
D) The inner life of the actor
  • 2. What does the term 'super-objective' refer to?
A) The character's overall goal
B) The director's vision
C) The actor's personal goal
D) The setting of the play
  • 3. Which training method did Stanislavski develop?
A) Lee Strasberg's approach
B) Meisner technique
C) System of acting
D) Method acting
  • 4. What is 'subtext' in acting?
A) Director's notes
B) Stage movement
C) Underlying meaning of dialogue
D) Actor's biography
  • 5. What role do objectives play in a character's performance?
A) Driving the action
B) Establishing setting
C) Designing costumes
D) Creating conflicts
  • 6. What is the purpose of a 'backstory'?
A) To describe costume choices
B) To write the script
C) To outline stage directions
D) To create depth for the character
  • 7. What is a key element of rehearsals according to Stanislavski?
A) Exploration and experimentation
B) Rigid structure
C) Learning lines
D) Costume fittings
  • 8. Who are the characters in 'An Actor Prepares' based on?
A) Historical figures
B) Real-life celebrities
C) Shakespeare's plays
D) Stanislavski's own experiences
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