Question

The variety of theatre introduced in the 1960s that denotes semi-professional or even amateur theatre in the New York/Manhattan area, often in locations such as church basements, YMCAs, and coffeehouses, is commonly known as off-off-Broadway.
a. True.
b. False.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option a. True

Explanation:

The given statement is true because the off-off-Broadway was a movement started from 1958. It can be discussed as:

• (Amateur theater )  that rejected all other commercial theaters.
• Most of the off-off-Broadways were made in 1960's in coffee shops of New York.
• Stage plays were performed experimentally without taking a notice on the playwrights and actors.
• During Integration, the experimental work was of great value and was known for its nature.
• Gradually the image of Broadway got down while reshaping itself and the produced works were no longer suitable for commercial theaters.
• Many of the plays from these theaters are still known such as:

1. The Dove Company
2. The old reliable
3. La Mama

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