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In the Company of Theatre Question Answer Practice
In the Company of Theatre question answer practice for Class 6 Arts revision.
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FAQ
Are company theatres still active today?
Very few company theatres exist today as most have disappeared due to modern entertainment, but their spirit continues in plays and movies. You can listen to more about this on Harshali Academy.
What roles did people have in company theatres?
Company theatres included actors, dancers, writers, costume designers, make-up artists, technicians, cooks, and accountants, all working together. Harshali Academy explains these roles in detail.
How did Parsi Theatre influence Indian culture?
Parsi Theatre spread theatre culture across different regions of India, making theatre popular in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and beyond. Learn more by listening to the full chapter on Harshali Academy.
What lessons can we learn from company theatres?
Company theatres teach teamwork, dedication, and passion for art, showing how people collaborated to create beautiful performances. Harshali Academy’s audio lessons highlight these values.
How is theatre different from movies and TV?
Theatre involves live performances by artists on stage, while movies and TV are recorded and broadcasted. Company theatres were the main entertainment before cinema. Harshali Academy’s chapter explains this transition well.
Important exam questions with answers
What is Company Theatre?
Company Theatre is a group of professional artists who live and perform together, earning their livelihood through theatre. (2 points)
Name the first Parsi theatre company and when it started.
The first Parsi theatre company was Parsi Natak Mandali, which started in 1853. (2 points)
Why did company theatres decline?
Company theatres declined due to the rise of cinema and modern entertainment forms like movies and television. (2 points)
Key concepts from this chapter
- Company Theatre is a group of professional artists living and performing together.
- Company Theatres were popular in 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries in India.
- Parsi Theatre was the first famous company theatre, starting in Bombay in 1853.
- Company theatres included actors, dancers, writers, costume designers, and technicians.
- They travelled across India, spreading theatre culture to many regions like Maharashtra and Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc., and were the main entertainment source before cinema and TV existed, but declined due to rise of cinema and modern entertainment forms.
Question-answer focus
In the chapter "In the Company of Theatre," we meet Riya, who discovers a vibrant group of artists living and performing together as a theatre company. This chapter vividly describes the life of company theatres, where actors, dancers, and many others shared a unique lifestyle of teamwork and passion. Riya learns about the history and importance of these groups, especially the famous Parsi Theatre, which played a key role in spreading theatre culture across India. Harshali Academy brings this fascinating chapter to life, helping students understand the rich tradition of company theatres and their impact. Listening to the full chapter on Harshali Academy will deepen your appreciation of this artistic world. This question-answer page helps students practise likely doubts and exam responses from In the Company of Theatre before downloading the full app.
Hindi explanation
इस अध्याय में, रिया एक रंगीन नाट्य मंडली के बारे में जानती है जो साथ में रहती और प्रदर्शन करती है। नाट्य मंडली में कलाकार, गायक, नर्तक और तकनीशियन होते हैं। यह मंडलियाँ 18वीं से 20वीं सदी की शुरुआत तक भारत में बहुत लोकप्रिय थीं। यह अध्याय हमें नाट्य मंडली के जीवन और उनके महत्व के बारे में समझाता है।
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