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