Script Development
Script Analysis
Directing
Musical Theater
Pantomime
Theater
Theater
Improv
100
What is a script called in the theater?
Playwrights
100
What is script analysis?
Script Analysis is the close reading of a text to establish its extended meaning. Such as understanding setting, subtext, character objectives, etc. In other words, it is an overall attempt to better understand the script of a play. This can be done independently or collaboratively.
100
What is a Director?
They are, in a general sense, the “primary visionary and unifying force behind a production”. In Theater, they work to bring all of the elements of a play together from pre-production to production to rehearsal all the way to opening night.
100
What is Musical Theater?
Musical Theater is a Dramatic art form combining: Songs, Spoken Dialogue, Acting, and Dance. Similar to other art forms (opera), but combines all four elements equally.
100
What is Pantomine Theater?
Pantomime theater is a type of production aimed to entertain both children and adults using slapstick humor, music, dance, and fun antics. Generally, Pantomime bases itself around an already known children’s play or story and embellishes it with adult innuendo and nuances.
100
What is Improv?
Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a game, scene, or story are made up at the moment. Often improvisers will take a suggestion from the audience, or draw on some other source of inspiration to get started.
200
Name one key thing that playwrights should include.
The setting, Dialogue, Stage Directions, Characters
200
What are beats?
A beat is the smallest unit of action in a play.
It contains a distinct beginning, middle, and end.
characters pursue a simple objective within a single beat.
However, unlike acts or scenes, beats aren’t delineated by the author
200
True or false: Ms. Lockahrt has directing experience
True. I directed a short film called the "The Deadline"
200
Who does musical theater typically involve?
A Musical theater production usually involves Actors, Instrumentalists, Directors (Artistic & Musical), Choreographers, and Backstage Personnel.
200
When do pantomime productions usually happen?
Around Christmas Time
200
True or False: Yes and... is a rule of thumb in improv
True
300
Where does the Exposition usually happen in the narrative arc?
It happens early on in your play, you need to establish the who, what, where, when, and why of your plot. If you have a central conflict in your play, this may be the time to present it.
300
What causes a beat to change?
As a rule of thumb, beats shift when a character’s motivation or routine changes. This could be:
Events
Realizations
Resolutions
Interactions
Objective
300
Name the main responsibility of a Director in the theater.
Their MAIN job is shaping every aspect of the final performance but it is not the only job they have when developing a live production.
Directors' responsibilities can also be:
Leading read-throughs of a script
Organizing blocking to tell actors where to move in each scene
Breaking down scenes to develop characterizations
Maintaining communication with the stage manager
Scheduling cues for lighting and sound teams
Overseeing full runs of the show to make adjustments before opening
Attending shows to take notes on how the actors might improve for the next performance
300
Name one of Ms. Lockhart's Favorite Musicals
Encanto, Disney's Descendants, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, Chicago, Annie, Grease, Hairspray, Tick Tick Boom, Hamilton, and Another Cinderella Story.
300
What are Pantomime Plays usually based on?
they are nearly always based on well-known children’s stories such as Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc.
300
Name two rules of improv.
Avoid Denials (Say “yes”)
Don’t ask questions (add to the scene “yes, and…”)
It doesn’t need to be funny
The partner is the most important member of the group
Tell a story (Beginning, middle, and end)
400
What's the climax of a play?
The moment that holds the greatest amount of tension in the play. Usually, it's here we find out our main character's fate.
400
What are Character Objectives?
Character Objectives are the specific desire of a character within a scene. This desire drives the character to speak and interact with others.
400
Name at least one other creative team member the director works closely with during production.
Playwrights/Script Writers (For Standard Plays)
Book Writer (For Musicals)
Composer (Music/score writers)
Choreographer
Stage manager
Of course, Actors…
Ect…
400
Name one song that makes up a Musical
The Overture
Introduction Song
“I Want” Song
Show-Stopper
Featured Song / 11 o’clock Number
Finale
400
What kind of leads does pantomime plays usually have?
Most Pantomimes have a female heroine or lead character. The character often has the protagonist female as a princess or a young woman. But heroes are often played by females who play the dashing prince to give the show that shock and fun factor.
400
Why can't you ask open-ended questions in improv?
Open-ended questions are “scene killers” in improvisation. This is because they force your partner to stop and think of something interesting when it is supposed to be spontaneous and on the spot.
500
What are some themes that you can use to help create your playwright? (You can name one for points)
Genres: the style, tone, and subject matter of your play, whether that be serious and somber or funny and insightful
Character growth: This is how your characters develop over the course of your play.
Key takeaways: These are morals or lessons that the audience learns by the end of the play.
500
What are Tactics?
The way in which a character's objective is pursued. Characters can use multiple tactics to achieve the same objective. By_________ing.
500
Name one skill set a director should have.
Since Theatrical Directors oversee live performances that take place in real-time and in front of live audiences, it can be crucial for a theatre director to prepare for unforeseen circumstances so they can adjust their instructions and ensure that any show can continue.
500
What is the name of the "I want" number for The little mermaid?
"Part of your world"
500
True or false panto plays usually have a fall guy?
True.
Many Pantomimes have a fall guy or the guys which are the comedic factor as well. They are usually played by young men who are often simple, muddled, and get kerfuffle with their daily lives.
500
Why is important to make your partner look good in improv?
When you are in a scene, the better you make your partner look the better the scene is going to be and, as a direct result, the better you are going to look. Remember it's a give and takes. One person can not give in performance that the other takes. And vice versa.
600
What is this called? 
The narrative arc or plot diagram
600
What are obstacles?
Obstacles, as the name implies, are the thing that stands in the way of a character achieving their objective.
600
True or false: Directors should ALWAYS prepare for the unexpected in live theater
Since Theatrical Directors oversee live performances that take place in real-time and in front of live audiences, it can be crucial for a theatre director to prepare for unforeseen circumstances so they can adjust their instructions and ensure that any show can continue.
600
What is the name of the introduction number to Hamilton?
"Alexander Hamilton"
600
True or false: The audience is highly interactive in Panto Theater?
True. Audience participation is a very important part of a pantomime. The audience is encouraged to boo the villain whenever he enters the stage, argue with the Dame (who is always a man) and warn the Principal Boy (who is always a girl) when the villain is behind them by shouting out “He’s behind you!”.
600
True or false: You talk about characters that are not currently in the scene with you in improv?
False. Unless it's suggested by an audience member. You shouldn't mention or talk about someone or something that isn't already involved in the scene. this can throw your team members off to think of something they shouldn't have to