The six types of puppets
What are Rod & Stick, Hand, Body, Shadow, String, and Bunraku
Gives off a high powered beam, but cannot use a GOBO
What is a Fresnel
What is a Gel
Plays are divided in these units.
What are Acts
The protagonist of a play or the main character
What is the Lead or Star
The six articulators used to make speech
What are lips, nose, teeth, tongue, hard palate, soft palate
Gives off a low powered beam and is known as a "can"
What is a PAR
A metal or wooden rod or stick used to hang lights, curtains, or flats
What is a Batten
Acts are divided into these units
What are Scenes
Role that helps propel the plot along but is not the main role
What is Supporting Role
The three Greek Tragedians studied this year.
Who are Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
Gives off a high powered beam and can accommodate a GOBO
What is an ERS or Ellipsoidal
The white muslin curtain at the back of the stage used for projections and lighting effects
What is a Cyc curtain
Scenes are divided into these units.
Role that is included in the title of the play
What is the Title Role
The one Greek Comedian studied this year.
Who is Aristophanes
Gives off a wide, soft wash of light and looks like an ice cream scoop
What is a Scoop
A template used with an ERS to project a pattern onto the cyc curtain or stage floor.
What is a GOBO
Single moments of conflict or a pause for dramatic effect.
What are beats.
Character who is the "pretty person" or "love interest" and is also usually the lead role
What is a Straight role
Who is Aristotle
Used for backlighting
What is a striplight
A manually operated lighting instrument
What is a Spotlight or Followspot
Dramatic writing is written in this format.
What is Dialogue.
Character who is an exaggeration or a stereotype
What is a Character role