Texas Quiz
Texas, the annual spectacle of music and drama performed with a backdrop of Palo Duro Canyon State Park scenery, opens its 45th season this week. The production tells a story of the settling of the Texas Panhandle. The show opens Friday and will stage regularly at 8:30 p. M. Tuesday to Sunday through Aug. 21 in the state park’s Pioneer Amphitheatre. Do you think you’re an expert on the show? Take the following quiz to test your knowledge.
- 1.
What is the next line in this song from the show: “We invite you all to come to Texas!”?
- A.
“We expect you all to come to Texas!”
- B.
“We would like you all to come to Texas!”
- C.
“We welcome everybody here to Texas!”
- D.
“We’d love to tell you all the tale of Texas!”
Correct Answer
A. “We expect you all to come to Texas!” -
- 2.
True or false: Last season’s production introduced a new character, Todd Freedleman.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
Vince Hernandez was named executive director of the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation, the organization that produces “Texas,” in February. Including Hernandez, how many executive directors has the TPHF had?
- A.
Four
- B.
12
- C.
Six
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. Six -
- 4.
What is the audience seating capacity of the Pioneer Amphitheatre?
- A.
2,300
- B.
1,150
- C.
1,700
- D.
875
Correct Answer
C. 1,700 -
- 5.
This season, the performers who portray the principal characters Elsie and Calvin and the performers who portray the principal characters Henry and Anna are related in the same way. How are they related?
- A.
Siblings
- B.
Spouses
- C.
Cousins
- D.
In-laws
Correct Answer
B. Spouses -
- 6.
An alternative production of “Texas” (called “Texas Legacies”) replaced the original version for which seasons?
- A.
2003, 2004, 2005
- B.
2000, 2001
- C.
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- D.
1982, 1983
Correct Answer
A. 2003, 2004, 2005 -
- 7.
Which local band entertains with country and western music prior to each night’s performance of “Texas”?
- A.
Insufficient Funds
- B.
The Buster Bledsoe Band
- C.
Young Country
- D.
Lee Scheetz and Borderline
Correct Answer
C. Young Country -
- 8.
What is the occupation of comedic character Tucker Yelldell?
- A.
Farmer
- B.
Gold Prospector
- C.
Traveling Salesman
- D.
Cobbler
Correct Answer
B. Gold Prospector -
- 9.
The 2010 season marks Dave Yirak’s _____ year as artistic director of “Texas.”
- A.
14th
- B.
Fifth
- C.
First
- D.
Seventh
Correct Answer
B. Fifth -
- 10.
True or false: “Texas” features a selection from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at the end of Act 1.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Which Amarillo restaurant serves a meal at the amphitheater prior to each night’s performance of “Texas”?
- A.
Dyer’s Bar-B-Que
- B.
Stockyard Cafe
- C.
Blue Sky
- D.
Big Texan Steak Ranch
Correct Answer
D. Big Texan Steak Ranch -
- 12.
Who wrote “Texas”?
- A.
Tennessee Williams
- B.
Paul Green
- C.
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
- D.
Dave Yirak
Correct Answer
B. Paul Green -
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