What term refers to productions staged in small, alternative venues in New York City, known for their experimental and avant-garde nature?
a
Off-Broadway
b
Commercial Theatre
c
Off-Off-Broadway
d
Broadway
Question 27 (2 points)
c
Off-Off-Broadway
c) Off-Off-Broadway
The term that refers to productions staged in small, alternative venues in New York City, known for their experimental and avant-garde nature, is option c: Off-Off-Broadway.
To arrive at this answer, we can break down the options and eliminate the ones that don't fit the description:
a) Off-Broadway: Off-Broadway refers to productions that are staged in theaters in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499. While Off-Broadway shows may have a smaller venue compared to Broadway productions, they are generally more mainstream and less experimental or avant-garde.
b) Commercial Theatre: Commercial Theatre refers to plays, musicals, and other theatrical productions that are financially backed by investors seeking a profit. While some Off-Off-Broadway productions may also be commercially produced, the term doesn't specifically relate to the experimental and avant-garde nature mentioned in the question.
c) Off-Off-Broadway: Off-Off-Broadway is the correct term that fits the description given in the question. It refers to productions staged in small, alternative venues in New York City that are known for their experimental and avant-garde nature. Off-Off-Broadway shows often have limited budgets and may be produced by independent theater companies or artists.
d) Broadway: Broadway refers to productions staged in large commercial theaters located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center in New York City. Broadway shows are typically big-budget productions featuring well-known actors and a more mainstream style.
Therefore, the correct answer is c) Off-Off-Broadway.