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100
This is the most common stage in modern theatre. The arch of the theatre frames the action.
Proscenium Theatre
100
What was the overall purpose of the 3-day-long Greek theatre festival?
To give praise to Dionysus.
100
The portion of the stage that goes past the proscenium arch.
The Apron
100
Who is Leon Tolchinsky, and why does he come to the village of Kulyenchikov?
Leon Tolchinsky is a schoolteacher who arrives in Kulyenchikov to take a new job. He is hired to educate Sophia Zubritsky, the daughter of the village doctor.
100
This black-and-white bear’s diet is over 99% bamboo, despite being classified as a carnivore.
A Panda
200
Also called a three quarter stage- the stage sticks out into the audience, and places the audience on 3 difference sides.
Thrust Stage
200
Greek Choral Odes sung predominantly to Dionysus.
Dithyrambs
200
A system of raising and lowering scenery up/off stage and away. This is done using pulleys and ropes.
A Fly System
200
What is the “curse” affecting the people of Kulyenchikov?
The curse on Kulyenchikov causes all the villagers to be incredibly stupid. The curse was placed on them 200 years ago by a vengeful nobleman after his son was denied marriage to a village girl.
200
This U.S. president is featured on the $5 bill and delivered the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln
300
This is also called "Theatre in the Round". The stage is surrounded on all sides by the audience. this is often considered an immersive experience.
Arena Stage
300
The festival of Dionysus was a theatre festival in ancient Greece that contained plays of two different genres. Throughout the festival there were ________ comedies and _________ tragedies.
(I'm looking for a number)
3 comedies and 3 tragedies
300
A large expanse of cloth, usually muslin or
canvas, on which something (a landscape, sky,
street, room) is painted. This is used often as a background.
A Drop
300
How does Sophia Zubritsky’s intelligence differ from that of the other villagers? In what ways is it the same?
Sophia Zubritsky is sweet and eager to learn, but just as unintelligent as the rest of the villagers due to the curse. However, she shows a little more curiosity and potential than others.
300
This Marvel superhero is also known as the "friendly neighborhood" protector of Queens, New York.
Spider-Man
400
This is theatre is nothing more than a room with all walls painted black. It can be reconfigured into many different shapes and styles.
Black Box Stage
400
In the year _____A____ a single person stepped out of the greek chorus and spoke a line by himself. This mans name was ____B_____ and he is considered the first actor.
A) 535 BC
B) Thespis
400
The spectator's section of a theatre. This is where the audience sits.
The House
400
What is the main obstacle Leon faces in trying to teach Sophia?
The main obstacle Leon faces is the curse itself, which prevents anyone from becoming truly educated. In addition, he only has 24 hours to teach Sophia before he too falls under the curse
400
This element, represented by the letter 'O', is the most abundant in Earth's crust.
Oxygen
500
What type of stage is in the Bishop Miege Auditorium?
Proscenium Stage
500
Label the following.
Word Bank: Parodos, Orchestra, Skene, Theatron
A: Theatron
B:Parodos
C: Skene
D: Orchestra
500
Where do we get the term "breaking the fourth wall"?
This is in reference to the Proscenium Arch- the fourth "invisible wall" which the audience looks through to view the action onstage. When actor's look to the audience and speak to them directly, they "break the fourth wall"
500
How is the curse ultimately broken?
The curse is broken when Leon tricks Count Gregor into agreeing that Leon is part of the Yousekevitch family, thus meeting the condition for the curse to end. The villagers believe that he ended it (although we the audience know the curse was never real)
500
In Greek mythology, this hero completed 12 nearly impossible labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion.
Hercules.