ESL Conversation Questions – Theatre 🎭

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What colors do you see on the stage?
2. Can you name any items you might find in a theatre?
3. What do actors wear?
4. Do you like to watch plays? Why or why not?
5. How do you think actors remember all their lines?
6. What kind of stories do you think are being told?
7. Have you ever been to a theatre? What was it like?
8. What emotions do you feel when watching a play?
9. How do people clap or show they enjoyed the performance?
10. What would you like to see in a theatre show?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss the difference between movies and theatre.
2. How do costumes and lighting help tell a story?
3. Why is live theatre important to culture?
4. What are some famous plays or musicals you know?
5. How do actors prepare for a performance?
6. What role does the audience play in a theatre show?
7. How can theatre be used to educate people?
8. What is a memorable theatre experience you have had?
9. How do set designs enhance a play’s atmosphere?
10. Why do you think people enjoy musical theatre?

B2 Level (Upper-Intermediate)

1. Analyze the role of a director in a theatre production.
2. Discuss the impact of theatre on society and vice versa.
3. Evaluate the importance of improvisation in acting.
4. How does theatre reflect the values of a society?
5. Discuss the evolution of theatre from classical to modern times.
6. How do playwrights convey messages through their works?
7. What are the challenges of staging a theatre production?
8. Discuss the significance of traditional theatre forms in your country.
9. How does audience interaction influence a performance?
10. Evaluate the role of technology in modern theatre productions.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically assess the role of theatre in challenging societal norms.
2. Explore the relationship between theatre and politics.
3. Analyze the psychological effects of acting on performers.
4. Discuss the concept of “theatre of the absurd” and its significance.
5. Evaluate the impact of live streaming on theatre accessibility and popularity.
6. Examine the role of multiculturalism in contemporary theatre.
7. Discuss the preservation and revival of endangered theatre traditions.
8. Analyze the role of criticism and reviews in the theatre industry.
9. Explore the implications of copyright and intellectual property for playwrights.
10. Discuss the future of theatre in the digital age.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the notion that all life is a form of theatre.
2. Critically evaluate the influence of experimental theatre on mainstream media.
3. Discuss the interplay between theatre, memory, and identity.
4. Analyze the contribution of theatre to the global cultural landscape.
5. Debate the ethical considerations of biographical plays and historical accuracy.
6. Examine the impact of economic factors on theatre production and consumption.
7. Discuss the role of theatre in fostering global empathy and understanding.
8. Analyze the challenges of translating and adapting plays across cultures.
9. Debate the role of avant-garde theatre in contemporary society.
10. Critically assess the sustainability of independent theatre companies.