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Which opera was considered a film opera by composer Louis Andriessen? |
La Commedia |
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In what year was "The Minatour" premiered at The Royal Opera House? |
2008 |
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Which Opera premiered in 2005 in Germany? |
Waiting for the Barbarians |
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How many acts are in the opera "The Tempest" ? |
3 |
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Where and when is Dead Man Walking set? |
Around the Louisiana State Penetentiary in the 1980s |
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Which musical is considered one of the first rock operas? |
Jesus Christ Superstar |
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In what year was Les Miserables premiered? |
1980 |
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Although the composer is dead which musical opera is considered a classic? |
Rent |
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In 2000 which generation did "Bare: A Pop Opera" appeal to most? |
The younger generation |
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Which musical rock opera is based off of a concept album? |
American Idiot: The Musical |
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How many plays did David Mammet have running Off Broadway at the same time? |
3 |
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What prestigious award did David Mammet win for "Glengarry Glen Ross" in 1984? |
The Pulitzer Prize |
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What is August Wilson's "The Pittsburgh Cycle" based on? |
20th century African American experiences |
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What is the other name of August Willson's "The Pittsburgh Cycle" ? |
The Century Cycle |
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How many plays from "The Pittsburgh Cycle" have been produced on Broadway? |
One |
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What is Lorraine Hansberry known for? |
The first African American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. |
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What is the name of the play that Lorraine Hansberry had produced on Broadway? |
A Raisin' in the Sun |
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What was the name of the Supreme court case that inspired the play "A Raisin in the Sun" ? |
Hansberry vs Lee |
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What happened to Neil La Bute when he wrote "Bash: Latter Day Plays" ? |
A personal disfellowship from The Mormon Church |
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What was Neil La Bute's play, "The Mercy Seat" a direct response to? |
The 9/11 attacks |
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How many theatres does STC have and what are they called? |
1. Wharf 1 2. Wharf 2 3. The Rosalyn Packer Theatre 4. The Drama Theatre |
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Name 3 other performing arts organisations that now enjoy the space at the Wharf |
1. Sydney Dance Company 2. Ausdance 3. Sydney Children's Choir |
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What did Geoffrey Rush and Hugo Weaving star in during 1982? |
You Can't Take It With You |
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What role did Toni Colette originate on Broadway? |
Queenie in Wild Party |
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Which production transferred to Broadway in 2017 and who did it star? |
The Present Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh |
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Who starred in MTCs first play "Colombe" and then went on to win 4 Tony Awards? |
Zoe Caldwell |
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What are the names of the 2 venues MTC primarily work from? |
Southbank Theatre Arts Central Melbourne |
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Name 3 playwrights who have worked with MTC |
1. Alan Seymour 2. Vance Palmer 3. Patrick White |
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Which play did MTC choose to open the Southbank Theatre with and who wrote it? |
Poor Boy by Matt Cameron |
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Which 2 childrens books did Hilary Bell Co-Create |
Alphabetical Sydney Numerical Street |
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Where did Nick Enright grow up? |
Maitland, NSW |
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What was the name of Joanna Murray Smith's most successful play? |
Honour |
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How old was Nick Enright When he played one of Fagin's boys in Oliver? |
16 |
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Who are 2 of Hilary Bell's idols? |
Stephen Sondheim Helen Garner |
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What does the Italian word "opera" mean? |
Work |
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Which opera contains the most famous catalogue aria? |
Don Giovanni |
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When did Mozart write the overture for Don Giovanni? |
Either the night before or the morning of the premiere |
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What was the original title of Rigoletto? |
The Curse |
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Victor Hugo wrote the play Rigoletto was based on. What other famous literary work did he write? |
The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
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What was The Marriage of Figaro based on? |
Pierre Beaumarchais' stage comedy |
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Why was the stage comedy version of The Marriage of Figaro banned in Vienna? |
Because it was too political |
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How long did it take Wagner to write The Ring Cycle? |
26 years |
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What was the Dwarf's name in "The Ring Cycle" ? |
Alberich |
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What makes The Ring Cycle different from other operas? |
The fact that it is the story of the Gods |
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Williamson's success is largely due to what? |
His ability to see and understand Australia's current circumstances |
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List 2 plays and 1 film Williamson wrote |
1. Emerald City 2. The Perfectionist 1. The Club |
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Patricia Cornelius writes stories with characyers needing a what? |
Champion |
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What do Particia Cornelius' plays delve into? |
Explosive topics |
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What are common themes in Joanna Murray Smith's work? |
Motherhood Integrational Conflict The Failures of Feminism The Anxieties of the Privileged |
