MAI EXAM 2 2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK
COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ An African-American playwright from Memphis. Answer: Katori
Hall
◉ Credibility Answer: do you believe it?
◉ Pertinence Answer: is it relavent to me and my society
◉ Intrigue Answer: Am I curious about what will happen?
◉ Compression Answer: Is the story effectively condensed?
◉ True or false: Directing as we know it today is relatively new to
theatre. Answer: true
◉ True or false: Most directors train as directors and begin directing
right away. Answer: false
,◉ Appropriateness Answer: Does the actor meet the physical
requirements for the role?
◉ Talent Answer: Is the actor capable of effectively and convincingly
portraying the particular character on stage?
◉ experience Answer: Has the actor been in a play before?
◉ growth potential Answer: Is the actor willing to challenge himself
and take risks in rehearsal and on stage?
◉ Relationship to other cast members Answer: Will the actors work
well together?
◉ A director's job is over when: Answer: The show opens
◉ Inciting Action Answer: Event or decision that begins the story's
problem
◉ point of attack Answer: Moment the main action of the plot begins
◉ Obligatory Scene Answer: Scene the audience expects and desires
, ◉ Major Crises Answer: Predominate problems/struggles
◉ Resolution Answer: Conclusion of the action
◉ The director must know the play: Answer: Better than anyone else
involved
◉ Which of the following are part of a Director's preparation (before
rehearsals start)? Select all that apply. Answer: Casting
Research and Concept Development
Collaborating with Designers
Play Selection
◉ True or false: The director is not required to collaborate with
anyone else - his or her ideas are the only ones that matter. Answer:
false
◉ A director guides all ________________ aspects of a production, as
opposed to the managing director, who guides the business and legal
aspects. Answer: artistic/creative
◉ Which of the following are part of a director's production
responsibilities (after rehearsals have started)? Select all that apply.
Answer: Collaborating with Designers
COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND CORE
CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ An African-American playwright from Memphis. Answer: Katori
Hall
◉ Credibility Answer: do you believe it?
◉ Pertinence Answer: is it relavent to me and my society
◉ Intrigue Answer: Am I curious about what will happen?
◉ Compression Answer: Is the story effectively condensed?
◉ True or false: Directing as we know it today is relatively new to
theatre. Answer: true
◉ True or false: Most directors train as directors and begin directing
right away. Answer: false
,◉ Appropriateness Answer: Does the actor meet the physical
requirements for the role?
◉ Talent Answer: Is the actor capable of effectively and convincingly
portraying the particular character on stage?
◉ experience Answer: Has the actor been in a play before?
◉ growth potential Answer: Is the actor willing to challenge himself
and take risks in rehearsal and on stage?
◉ Relationship to other cast members Answer: Will the actors work
well together?
◉ A director's job is over when: Answer: The show opens
◉ Inciting Action Answer: Event or decision that begins the story's
problem
◉ point of attack Answer: Moment the main action of the plot begins
◉ Obligatory Scene Answer: Scene the audience expects and desires
, ◉ Major Crises Answer: Predominate problems/struggles
◉ Resolution Answer: Conclusion of the action
◉ The director must know the play: Answer: Better than anyone else
involved
◉ Which of the following are part of a Director's preparation (before
rehearsals start)? Select all that apply. Answer: Casting
Research and Concept Development
Collaborating with Designers
Play Selection
◉ True or false: The director is not required to collaborate with
anyone else - his or her ideas are the only ones that matter. Answer:
false
◉ A director guides all ________________ aspects of a production, as
opposed to the managing director, who guides the business and legal
aspects. Answer: artistic/creative
◉ Which of the following are part of a director's production
responsibilities (after rehearsals have started)? Select all that apply.
Answer: Collaborating with Designers
