Race and Ethnicity in Theater

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about race and ethnicity in theater.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: race ethnicity theater
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the term for the practice of casting actors based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Colorblind casting

  2. Racial stereotyping

  3. Ethnic stereotyping

  4. Tokenism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tokenism is the practice of casting a small number of actors from a minority group in order to create the appearance of diversity.

What is the term for the practice of writing plays that focus on the experiences of a particular race or ethnicity?

  1. Racial realism

  2. Ethnic realism

  3. Cultural realism

  4. Social realism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial realism is the practice of writing plays that focus on the experiences of a particular race or ethnicity, often in a way that is critical of the dominant culture.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities?

  1. Cross-racial casting

  2. Cross-ethnic casting

  3. Colorblind casting

  4. Non-traditional casting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cross-racial casting is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of the same race or ethnicity to play characters of different races or ethnicities?

  1. Blackface

  2. Yellowface

  3. Redface

  4. Brownface


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blackface is the practice of using actors of the same race or ethnicity to play characters of different races or ethnicities, often in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of the same race or ethnicity?

  1. Whitewashing

  2. Yellowwashing

  3. Redwashing

  4. Brownwashing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whitewashing is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of the same race or ethnicity, often in a way that is inaccurate or misleading.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Color-conscious casting

  2. Racially sensitive casting

  3. Ethnically sensitive casting

  4. Culturally sensitive casting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Color-conscious casting is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive?

  1. Racial stereotyping

  2. Ethnic stereotyping

  3. Cultural stereotyping

  4. Social stereotyping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial stereotyping is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading?

  1. Racial inaccuracy

  2. Ethnic inaccuracy

  3. Cultural inaccuracy

  4. Social inaccuracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial inaccuracy is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Racial sensitivity

  2. Ethnic sensitivity

  3. Cultural sensitivity

  4. Social sensitivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial sensitivity is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive?

  1. Racial insensitivity

  2. Ethnic insensitivity

  3. Cultural insensitivity

  4. Social insensitivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial insensitivity is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading?

  1. Racial misrepresentation

  2. Ethnic misrepresentation

  3. Cultural misrepresentation

  4. Social misrepresentation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial misrepresentation is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Racial understanding

  2. Ethnic understanding

  3. Cultural understanding

  4. Social understanding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial understanding is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive?

  1. Racial misunderstanding

  2. Ethnic misunderstanding

  3. Cultural misunderstanding

  4. Social misunderstanding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial misunderstanding is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is stereotypical or offensive.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading?

  1. Racial misperception

  2. Ethnic misperception

  3. Cultural misperception

  4. Social misperception


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial misperception is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is inaccurate or misleading.

What is the term for the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate?

  1. Racial awareness

  2. Ethnic awareness

  3. Cultural awareness

  4. Social awareness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial awareness is the practice of using actors of different races or ethnicities to play characters of different races or ethnicities, but in a way that is respectful and accurate.

- Hide questions