Movement
What is mime vs tableaux
tableaux is a frozen picture that can be abstract or literal
mime is silent stories being acted upon which can be singular or story based
What is a larynx?
What is motivations?
the goals and desires of the character and how they plan on getting it
What are the parts of a plot
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is set design
creating the world around the actors for them to play in
What is shapes and levels?
Shapes are how we twist and turn our bodies to create objects, and things that were not there before.
Levels - the different heights of every person on the stage (standing to sitting)
What are the elements of the voice?
quality, volume, pitch, pause, pace,
What are relationships?
any interactions the character has with another person and how they feel about that person
it can take away from the meaning of the words from a story
What is the difference between a costume designer and a seamstress
one designs the clothing and creates sketches while the other sews the clothing and fits it to the actor
What is the meaning of space and focus?
space is anywhere a performer is displaying their art and their relationship to that area - blocking
focus us where you direct the audiences attention
What does antiphonal mean and how is it seen in the real world?
it is a call and response voice technique where one person talks and then another says something back. For example at a rally or cheer leading event
What are Circumstances?
the events, situations and problems that the character faces today
What does Spectacle Mean?
the production and shock value of a performance
Who creates the lighting on show day for a play or performance?
lighting operator
Why is movement important within a dramatic performance?
creates visual interest
communicates relationships
creates dynamic themes and connections
What is cumulative choral speaking?
this is when voices come together in larger and larger groups until everyone has joined in - similar to a Greek chorus.
What is backstory?
this is the development of a characters history up to the point in which they enter a scene or play. The questions to ask include - who am I, where am I, When am I and what surrounds me.
Dialogue means that there must be what between characters?
relationships
wins and losses
opposites
What is the responsibility of a prop designer?
to create, buy , beg or borrow for items that a character can use, hold or wear. They then have people who are buyers and carpenters then create or obtain these materials for the play
Where does theatre originate from and which god facilitated it?
greece and dionysus
Why is voice important to a drama performance?
Voice helps create specific character expressions and a dialogue between the audience about a characters inner feelings and discoveries. Voice helps us relate to a character more intimately.
what must you do if you plan to score a monologue
looks for verbs
look for emotions
look for a way to title the piece
look for beats
What is the purpsoe of a play or scene?
to entertain, to educate, to inspire, to escape, etc
Why is production so important to performance process?
it creates immersive drama - allowing the audience to come into a world and forget that they are sitting in a theatre. It creates mood, spectacle and story that transports an audience and connects them to bigger messages or themes.