Actors Toolbox Building Blox
This is ONE of the elements of the actor's toolbox that uses movement, facial expressions, and body language in order to help tell stories/be characters. (Hint: 4 letters)
What is the BODY?
EXAMPLES: ACTOR (performs stuff), PLAYWRIGHT (writes stuff), DIRECTOR (leads stuff), DESIGNER (makes stuff), etc.
What is ONE thing you have learned from this class so far? (EVERYONE CAN ANSWER, BUT ALL MEMBERS MUST RESPOND)
YOU ANSWER...
This art encore teacher has a dalmation doggie named Olive and is obsessed with Dr. Pepper (yuck)! (She is also one of Ms. Pearce's besties)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Who is Ms. Morgan?
Describe what it means to have CONCENTRATION as an actor. Give me 1 example/meaning!
Not breaking character, staying focused/present in the scene, pre-setting props, etc.
Facing your body/shoulders/feet toward the audience; a way for the audience to fully see you and not allow you to be hidden.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: TELL ME ONE GOAL YOU HAVE FOR TERM 2 IN MY CLASS.
YOU/YOUR GROUP ANSWERS...
Ms. Pearce has SO many favorite musicals that rotate periodically, but only one has a special place because it was the first one she saw on Broadway. What is the name of the musical? (HINT: Said this morning)
What is Wicked?
Ms. Pearce is not working well with her partner on stage, and often shuts down ideas given during a scene. Which of the toolbox elements is NOT being followed here?
What is COLLABORATION?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Shrek in Shrek the Musical is an example of a character vs. ____________ conflict type.
What is the difference between performance and audience etiquette? Tell me 1 key difference each WITH 1 example.
PERFORMANCE: For actors; cheat out; project; pre-set props; etc.
AUDIENCE: For watchers; no talking, stay seated, etc.
This 7th grade social studies teacher has been a teacher here for over 15 years and originated the legend of Sarah the ghost at Sun Valley. (And also taught a few teachers here)
Who is Mr. Legare?
This is ONE of the methods that aims to explain why we keep the "magic" onstage alive as actors, and why you have to play pretend in order to perform well. (Hint: I)
What is IMAGINATION?
The Freytag's pyramid of Plot Structure aims to show a FULL beginning middle AND end! There are FIVE total terms from beginning to end- what FIVE plot structure terms are they?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution!
Which of the four dramatic styles is YOUR favorite to watch/see/view: naturalism, surrealism, expressionism, symbolism?
(ALL GROUP MEMBERS MUST ANSWER FOR POINTS)
EVERYONE ANSWERS FOR POINTS...
THIS 7th grade science teacher was a former theatre arts K-12 instructor for over 10 years.
Who is Ms. Price?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are the SIX elements of the actor's toolbox. (HINT: V., B., M., I., Con., Col.)
WHAT ARE: Voice, Body, Mind, Imagination, Concentration, Collaboration?
Who is STANISLAVSKI?
Describe TWO expectations/rules in Ms. Pearce's class.
This 6th grade social studies teacher is left-handed and knows how to snow ski and BONUS- was one of Ms. Pearce's teachers when she went to SVMS.
Who is Ms. Plumley?