Dramatic Styles & Stanislavski Profiles
VOCAB REVIEW
ArIsToTLe's DeBacLes
Roles in ReVue (& some extras)
100
THIS man is a person who created a 4-part method that helped actors in Moscow, Russia be more realistic onstage. (DOUBLE POINTS FOR FIRST & LAST NAME)
WHO IS: Constantin Stanislavski
100
To be heard loudly and clearly means to do WHAT with your voice? (Hint: 7 letters)
What is PROJECT?
100
THIS is the fourth element of drama according to Aristotle that describes the language/style at which the story is presented. (Hint: 7 letters)
What is DICTION?
100
This is a type of person in theatre who plays a character and must learn/memorize lines and blocking, and rehearse the script with the director.
WHO is an ACTOR?
200
This is a dramatic style type of theatre arts that focuses on different pictures/objects that represent a deeper meaning based on important themes OR emotions.
What is SYMBOLISM?
200
Define STAGE FRIGHT in your own words.
STAGE FRIGHT: The feelings of nervous and fear from going up in front of others/audiences.
200
Elphaba vs. Glinda is an example of WHAT kind of conflict?
WHAT IS: Character vs. Character?
200
What is the difference between a scene and a play?
EXPLANATION: A scene is ONE moment in a play.
300
What is a common TACTIC to convince your parents to let you attend a concert?
IDEAS:
- Bribe them, make a deal with them, do it and sneak out anyways, etc.
300
THIS TERM is used in theatre to make sure the audience can see the actors faces/body language at all times (Hint: 2 words)
What is CHEATING OUT?
300
Every good plot should have a _________, ______, _____. (Aka complete story)
WHAT IS A BEGINNING, MIDDLE, END?
300
Define a playwright. What are their roles/responsibilities?
Write play scenes/scripts- dialogue, stage directions, etc.
400
Tell me ALL four parts of Stanislavski's method.
OBJECTIVES, TACTICS, OBSTACLES, & STAKES!
400
Describe TWO do's and don'ts of pantomime.
DOS: Be big with your faces/body language, use exaggerated resistance
DON'TS: Talk, Mouth words, use props
400
Why do we FOLLOW Aristotle's rules in theatre? Why should we listen?
BECAUSE he was important to society as a philosopher and people listened to his word due to his status- when he disliked something, people generally listened.
400
Define TWO key differences in roles/responsibilities for directors and actors.
IDEAS:
- ACTORS- Memorize lines, interpret character & make choices, collaborate w/ actors, audition for the show, etc.
- DIRECTORS- Block/stage others, collaborate w/ design team and lead actors, cast the show, create the overall vision of theatre, etc.
500
Tell me TWO characteristics of one of the style types we discussed in class.
IDEAS:
- Naturalism- Hyper-realistic acting, real-location sets
- Surrealism- Dream like states; over-the-top tech elements; randomness
- Symbolism- Focus on themes/emotions; props/costumes used as a focus
- Expressionism- Focus on emotions; over-the-top acting; lots of pauses; minimal sets/sets looking like emotions
500
Define subtext in theatre.
What is: The hidden meaning behind dialogue OR what you mean but don't actually say (you hint at it).
500
Aristotle ordered the 6 elements of drama from MOST to LEAST important. What are they IN ORDER? (HINT: P., C., T., D., M., S.)
WHAT IS: PLOT, CHARACTER, THOUGHT, DICTION, MUSIC, SPECTACLE
500
Tell me THREE tech elements of theatre (aka the spectacle items that make the things on the stage more realistic or related to the vision)
WHAT ARE: Costumes, Makeup, Lighting, Sound, Props, Sets