Used during the Renaissance, so that audiences could see the action even if they were on an even level
What is a RAKED STAGE?
The VISUAL BACKGROUND on a stage that tells you where the action is taking place.
What is the SCENERY or SET/SETTING?
A frozen picture of an important moment in the play
What is a tableau?
You shouldn't ask open ended Questions during improv scenes
What is TRUE?
A Flexible theater is also called this
What is a BLACK BOX or EXPERIMENTAL?
Sets mood, and atmosphere for the production through the use of onstage elements such as lamps, xmas lights, etc.
Who is the LIGHTING DESIGNER?
The performance of a play or story by readers using a script that is not memorized. This type of theater is either broadcast live or taped for later use.
What is RADIO THEATER?
The audience sits on 2 sides of a TRAVERSE STAGE.
What is FALSE?
A structure in front of the stage that frames the action of the play. It can be square , curved or arched, and the stage curtain is generally directly behind it.
What is PROSCENIUM ARCH?
Actors use these with, and sometimes without, speaking to help convey messages or emotions. Sometimes these are done with the body (such as nodding, waving, or shrugging) but also with facial expressions (such as smiling or frowning).
What is NONVERBAL EXPRESSION or GESTURES?
The wings is where actors go to change.
What is FALSE?
Also called theatre in the round.
What is ARENA STAGE?
Oral interpretation (Reader’s voices), Music and Sound Effects
What are elements of radio theater?
A conversation between two or more characters.
What is DIALOGUE?
When the actors and Director sit down to read the script before getting on stage this is called a table reading.
What is TRUE?
Type of stage used by one of the most famous stages in the world, the Globe theater in London.
What is a THRUST STAGE?
Oversees elements of the production including staff in scenic, lighting, sound and stage.
Who is the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR?
The area of the stage in front of the proscenium arch is called the crossover.
WHat is False? It's an APRON.
the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio
What is FOLEY?