Stage Areas
Stage directions are always
from whose point of view?
Actors
This type of stage has the
audience on three sides.
Thrust
Define pantomime
The art of acting w/o words
What's the primary cause of stage fright?
Lack of practice
What are the FOUR ways we communicate non-verbally?
1. Facial expression
2. Gesture
3. Posture
4. Movement
The downstage and upstage
areas of the stage were named
such because early theatre
stages use to be RAKED at an
angle.
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
What type of stage is
considered Flexible?
Blackbox
What are the three boxes we isolate during warm-ups?
Neck, chest, and hips
Is stage fright a learned behavior?
Yes
What technique helps keep pantomimed props stay the same size throughout a performance?
Click Technique
Where is the strongest position on stage?
Down center
What type of stage has audience
on one side only.
Proscenium
What things should happen in the first minute of a pantomime scene?
Establish a setting, relationships between characters, and the basic situation
What human instinct causes stage fright's physical symptoms? (Shaking, sweating, trembling voice, etc.)
The Fight or Flight Response
Showing the weight of an object is called:
Resistance
What is the strongest body position?
Full front
This stage has an audience on all sides
Arena
What should occur throughout your pantomime scene to maintain interest?
Conflict
Can warm-ups help reduce stage fright?
Yes
What term is used to describe actions as "Over-the-top" in order to make a clearer performance?
Exagerated
When having a conversation with
one other person instead of being
profile or full front what body
position should be used?
ΒΌ Right or Left
What kind of stage is the Forum Theatre (Freshman Center)?
Proscenium
What are the THREE primary types of purposeful movement?
1. Movement dictated by the plot
2. Movement to reflect the characters feelings/state of mind
3. To emphasize a characters actions
What are the FIVE primary ways to reduce stage fright?
1. Practice
2. Familiarization
3. Relaxation excercises
4. Realize it's normal human behavior
5. Putting things into perspective
What are the THREE keys to a successful pantomime performance?
1. Consistency
2. Resistance
3. Expression