1.Imagine yourself at the first production of Oedipus the King. Describe the theatre space in which the production is staged. Was there scenery onstage? What part does the chorus play in the production? 2.The Greeks observed a three-actor rule in classical tragedy. What does this mean? How would three actors play all of the roles in a tragedy that you have read? 3. Watch a skit on Saturday Night Live. In what way is that skit similar to Classical Greek Old Comedy? 4)Some historians believe that in ancient Rome, popular entertainments were more prevalent than Roman theatre. Others suggest that the popular and theatrical forms were interrelated. Which of these opinions seems to be true about our own times? Name several forms of popular entertainment today. Do these performances overshadow dramatic presentations, or do they exist side by side? 5)Describe the key similarities and differences between the classical Greek and Roman theatres both in architecture and in dramatic content. 6)Religion played a central role in the theatre of the Middle Ages. Do you believe there is any relationship between theatre and religion today? Support your answer based on what you learned in the chapter and your own experience. 7) Medieval theatre was frequently performed outdoors. Does this tradition survive today? Identify and describe three examples. 8) Describe the origins of Asian theatres. How are they similar to the origins of the Western theatres discussed earlier? 9) Asian theatre is often referred to as total theatre because of its mixture of drama, music, and dance. What are some examples of total theatre in today's Western theatre? 10) Many of the Asian theatres employ puppets. Are puppets popular in today's theatre? How is the use of puppets today different from the use of puppets in the traditional Asian theatres? 11) Many of the Asian theatres employ men to play female roles. What are your thoughts about this convention? Identify contemporary examples of men playing women in film, television, or the theatre. 12) Some of the Asian theatres evolved into entertainment for the elite members of their societies. Name at least three examples of entertainment today that appeal primarily to a specific group of individuals. 13) Describe the physical theatre spaces (stage configuration, scenery, audience seating) employed in each of the fol- lowing eras: (a) the Italian Renaissance; (b) the English Renaissance; (c) the Spanish Golden Age; (d) the French neoclassical. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type? 14) Describe the type of drama featured (the structure and content of dramatic scripts) in each of the eras mentioned in the first item above. 15) While Shakespeare's plays are considered to be classics, identify at least three similarities between his works and popular contemporary film and television. 16) Molière authored comedies that focused on exaggerated comic types and their eccentricities. Identify and describe at least three examples of popular films and television shows that also focus on these types of characters and their eccentric behavior. 17)Restoration and eighteenth-century sentimental comedy focus on sexual intrigue and the moral weaknesses of human beings. Identify at least three contemporary films or television shows that employ the same subject matter. Explain the similarities in your answer.18.How was the proscenium-arch theatre of the Restoration different from a proscenium-arch theatre on your campus?19)What new elements were introduced by eighteenth-century designers to aid in enhancing the illusion of reality in scene design?20) Why was the emergence of the director in the eighteenth century so significant?21) List and describe present-day examples of nineteenth-century popular entertainments.22) Explain why a film or television show you have seen recently might be categorized as melodrama23) How is a romantic film or television show today different from a nineteenth-century drama of the Romantic era? Describe any similarities.24) Discuss why you believe a TV show or film that you have seen could be considered realistic.25)Discuss why a TV show or film that you have seen could be considered a departure from realism. 26) Discuss how rock concerts use multimedia and environmental theatrical techniques.27) Why do you think musical comedy has been more popular in theatre than in film?28) Do you think absurdism continues to be relevant in today's theatre? Why? Why not?29) Discuss how the theories of Artaud and Brecht influenced the theatre since 1945. 30). Explain why some theorists might categorize a stand-up comedian as a performance artist. 31) .Discuss why a film or television show you have seen might be categorized as postmodern. 32) .Discuss key changes in communication that have had an impact on global theatre. 33) Discuss why a film or television show that you have seen might be categorized as a documentary drama. 34) How do you think theatre will be affected by new digital technologies? Explain your answer. This is Theatre Arts from the book Theatre the Lively Art by Edwin Wilson and Alvin Goldfarb tenth edition

Purpose: The primary goal of this Assignment is to evaluate how communication of foreign policy interests can be influenced by different theoretical perspectives. Your task is to discuss and assess how effective are realist, liberal, and identity theoretical perspectives at communicating U.S. national interests.Prepare: Read the Conclusion in the course text and the 2015 U.S. National Security Strategy.Reflect: Effective communication is essential in conducting productive foreign affairs. One of the most important forms of communication is letting other states know national security interests. States work diligently to ensure that other states are aware of their national security interests. Conflict can sometimes erupt when national security interests are not received, are misunderstood, or are poorly communicated. As we discussed in Week Two, history is filled with examples of when states have not received, have misunderstood, or have poorly communicated vital national security interests with catastrophic results. Embedded in the challenges of effective communication is the ability to comprehend the various international relations theoretical perspectives that imbue communications of security goals, objectives, and interests. Again, incomplete awareness and understanding of this form of global political communication can lead to catastrophic results.Write: In your assignment, complete the following:Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the realist perspective. Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the liberal perspective.Describe one statement in the National Security Strategy (NSS) that is based on the identity perspective.Explain why each statement is an example of the specified theoretical perspective.Assess which theoretical perspective is the most effective at communicating U.S. national security interests.The Week Five Assignment:Must be at least three pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least three appropriate sources:These could include the article, the course text, and any of the required or recommended resources for this week.You can also include additional resources found on the Ashford University Library website. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the In-Text Citation Guide. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style.

This what the teacher asked.Do not use a formatting style such as MLA or Chicago, just write the paper with no internal citations. You must write on all 3 below.Paragraphs must not be longer than six sentences.In this paper you will become a time-traveling cultural interpreter. You will travel back in time to meet with representatives from Spain, Holland, and France. You must show you understand why the Spanish, Dutch, and French are in the Americas as well as their goals.As you meet with each group you will need to explain why it is wrong to view America's Native peoples as primitive and lacking sophistication. You must use details from the textbook and the lecture materials.1. In at least 300 words, go back in time as a cultural interpreter to meet with Christopher Columbus. During your meeting use your description of the American Southwestern societies to explain to Columbus why Native American societies were not primitive.Highlight specific details related to: a. Settlements (what did a typical settlement look like?) b. Everyday technology (what types of tools & containers did men and women use?) c. Spirituality (what was the relationship between the people and the earth?)2. In at least 300 words, go back in time as a cultural interpreter to meet with the leader of the first French expedition down the St. Lawrence River. During your meeting use your description of the Northern eastern societies to explain to the French leader why Native American societies were not primitive.Highlight specific details related to: a. Settlements (what did a typical settlement look like?) b. Everyday technology (what types of tools & containers did men and women use?) c. Spirituality (what was the relationship between the people and the earth?)3. In at least 300 words, go back in time as a cultural interpreter to meet with the leader of the first Dutch explorers in the Americas. During the meeting use your description of Cahokian/Mississippian societies to explain why to the Dutch leader Native American societies were not primitive. Highlight specific details related to: a. Settlements (what did a typical settlement look like?) b. Everyday technology (what types of tools & containers did men and women use?) c. Spirituality (what was the relationship between the people and the earth?)Please do not use quotes or outside sources.