What was the idea behind the design of the building above?
a. to mimic the classic quality of the gothic style, yet incorporate contemporary elements
b. to create the tallest and most powerful building
c. to reflect america's increasing worship of business during the early twentieth century
d. none of the above
select the best answer from the choices provided

Theatre spaces and the actors exercise #4 experience and explain the difference for an actor, audience and director on performing a scene in different “stage spaces”. use the previous scenario “i’m thirsty” to adlib a short scene in front of the class who will take the roll of the audience in different theatre spaces i.e. proscenium, arena and thrust discuss with the class about the experience and what it was like to experience different theatre spaces from the actor, the audience and the director’s point of view. then write a short paragraph about what you learned concerning the affects of different theatre spaces on a performance.

Today's generation didn't want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. they wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen - rude, raw, entitled. these kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves. " - melissa jo peltier, reality boulevard within the past few years, reality tv has become a staple in the homes of people not just in america but around the world. many celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of reality tv, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. the term "reality tv star" has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. however one feels about reality tv, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay. while form of low art achieves wild popularity and brings in significant profits to networks, attendance to broadway theater performances is also at an all-time high. perhaps low art and high art can thrive simultaneously. what do you think will be the lasting impact that reality tv has on the humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week's readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between reality tv and the theater?

Which of the following is a true statement a. directors commit change any lines from a text or script b. actors must interpret their characters as the author of the text intended them to c. directors have dramatic license to interpret a story in any way they choose d. a director must use the same setting that is described in a novel or script