(Stage) Directions, Positions, & Etiquette- oh MY!
Explain the difference between audience AND performance etiquette.
AUDIENCE- For audience members to follow during performance
PERFORMANCE- For performers/actors to follow during performance
The ability to pretend like the "magic" elements on the stage are real and you can pretend like you're actually angry even when you're not is an example of WHICH toolbox element?
WHAT IS IMAGINATION?
What does it mean OR look like to break the fourth wall in theatre?
To look at and/or directly address the audience. (Documentaries, The Office)
If you are asked to be at a level 1 voice, what does that mean?
WHAT IS A WHISPER?
Tell me ONE general audience AND ONE performance etiquette expectation.
AUDIENCE- GENERALLY stay in your seat assigned to you, stay quiet during show, no food/drink in auditorium, no flash photos and don't block actor entries and exits, etc.
PERFORMANCE- Don't break character, project voices, ignore hecklers, cover up a fumble, collaborate with others.
These actor's toolbox elements (2) are also other words for verbal and/or non-verbal signals.
What is VOICE & BODY?
The snow storm caused students at Sun Valley Middle students to announce a remote learning day for all. Burt's power goes out shortly after the news and is unable to complete the remote learning assignment. This is an example of WHICH conflict type?
WHAT IS CHARACTER VS. NATURE?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION: (ALL IN GROUP MUST DO FOR CREDIT) Give a shout-out to a person in class who has been a rockstar with theatre. What have they done that you believe was a success?
YOU ANSWER... Hopefully it was SO sweet! AWWWWW!
How many sides of the stage are audiences facing you with a thrust stage?
3 SIDES! (Think concert venues with a walk/runway jutting out)
Ms. Pearce tells your group they are missing the mark on the "MIND" toolbox element. Explain what she means by this.
I.E. not doing research or understanding your location, character, and/or the situation clearly. You are not using your prior knowledge about these to properly act or play the scene in an accurate way.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION: Explain the term "YES, AND" in a scene. What does it mean?
To accept an offer/idea in a scene, and add to it. It's a way to help the scene to continue or remember the goal.
Tell us 3 rules or expectations in this class.
IDEAS: Quietly enter and grab notebooks, stay with volume levels, make a Smartpass every time you leave the classroom (except tutoring), be prepared, stay open-minded, use appropriate language and behavior, etc.
How is performance etiquette different from a proscenium stage to a blackbox stage? I need at least 1 OR 2 ways.
1. Formalities (the illusion of professionalism is more chill in blackboxes)
2. Tech Elements (Black boxes are often SO much less tech, very minimal)
3. Preparation (Prosceniums are often holding productions with months (or more) of prep time).
4. AUDIENCE SEATING (Adjusting acting to audiences on 1 side vs. flexible seating).
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION: I am performing a devised (original, made up) scene with a partner and the scene instantly goes "STALE." I try to recover my offering a new choice or idea to the scene, but my partner isn't helping and decides to sit there. What actor's toolbox element is my PARTNER NOT following?
WHAT IS COLLABORATION (OR IMAGINATION)?
This is a type of rehearsal done in the last 2-3 rehearsals before a production opens for the audience to watch where actors use ALL tech elements and even get in costume and makeup to do a practice performance with feedback. (HINT: _______ rehearsal; 5 letters)
WHAT IS DRESS REHEARSAL?
Describe the cell phone policy in Ms. P's class.
Phones put away in bags OR in phone home for extra credit points. Phones taken after second reminder to put away.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION: Label ALL 9 PARTS of the stage!
(On Ms. Pearce's slides)
LOOKING FOR: Downstage (Center), Upstage (Center), Center, Upstage Left, Upstage Right, Downstage Left, Downstage Right, Center left, Center right.
IN YOUR OPINION... Rank the SIX actor's toolbox elements from MOST to LEAST important (anything you say works, BUT you need the correctly tell me the 6 terms).
The six terms are: Voice, Body, Mind, Imagination, Collaboration, Concentration.
Stanislavski made a 4-part method to help actors develop a more realistic (naturalistic) approach to acting. Identify AND define the 4 terms involved in it!
WHAT ARE: 1. Objectives, 2. Obstacles, 3. Stakes, 4. Tactics?
Ms. Pearce has had the WONDERFUL opportunity of getting to know you over the last 6 weeks... So let's share what we know about her! Tell us 2 facts you know ABOUT Ms. P (NOT the class).
IDEAS: She has a twin bro, a theatre-inspired tattoo, loves musicals (specifically Wicked, Hamilton, Shrek Hadestown, etc.), went to school at SVMS, Ms. Morgan/DeLuca are her besties, loves chocolate.