Supervises lights - hang, focus and maintenance. Responsible for all lighting equipment and their upkeep.
200
What were the maximum number of actors allowed in Greek theatre?
3 (plus chorus)
200
What was the arena of the Colosseum floor covered with and why?
sand to absorb blood
200
What is a Property Master?
Responsible for design and construction of all decorative and functional props used in a production.
300
What is the difference between set and setting?
The set is an artificial setting for a scene of a theatrical production where as the setting is the time and place of the action of theatrical production.
300
What is the Artistic Director?
Selection of directors, actors and designers. In charge of any artistic decisions.
300
Greek theatre began at religious festivals honoring what God?
Dionysius
300
Romans invented two types of performance, what were they?
Pantomime and miming
300
What is pantomime?
Acting without words but using music
400
Draw and label the three stages in theatre.
Arena, thrust, and proscenium
400
What is the Technical Director?
Head Techie. Supervises everything that has to do with the set (design, construction) during rehearsals and performances.
400
What is a satyr play?
A play that makes fun of Greek legend that is performed by half men half beasts.
400
Name three things did the Romans change about Greek theatre?
1. Eliminated the chorus
2. Added background music
3. Unlimited number of actors
4. Added violence
400
What is the difference between a director and a producer?
A director is in charge of the artistic side of the production and the producer is in charge of the monetary/budget side of the production.
500
What are the four purposes of Drama and define them.
Recreation - for fun
Artistic Expression - expressing thoughts, ideas, and emotions
Passing Down the Tradition - Storytelling
Sharing the Human Experience - Making the audience feel
500
What is the Managing Director?
Handles the business functions of the producer such as contracts, box office management, fund-raising and ticket sales.
500
What are Aristotle's six elements of theatre?
Plot, theme, characters, music, language, and spectacle
500
Give me the four reasons for the decline of Roman theatre
1. Vastness of the Roman Empire
2. Became less of an art form and more for just entertainment
3. Fall of the Roman Empire
4. Rise of Christianity
500
What is tragedy?
A play depicting man as a victim of destiny. A play that arouses pity and fear in the audience.