Theatre of the Oppressed (-pressed.. -pressed)
Theatre of the Oppressed is a non-traditional style of theatre used to promote dialogue and community style _______ -_______ to forms of oppression. (Hint: P.S.)
What is problem-solving?
What is a DIRECTOR?
Which in your opinion is the BEST kind of monologue: Comedic & Classical OR Dramatic & Contemporary? WHY? (ANY ANSWER IS ACCEPTABLE, BUT EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP MUST ANSWER)
What ever you say!
WHO was the creator of Theatre of the Oppressed?
What is the term that describes the ability to be heard loudly and clearly?
What is PROJECTION?
WHY consider the content in the monologue when picking one?
Make sure it's about topic(s) you understand/like/get.
There are FOUR different kinds of theatre of the oppressed we can study. NAME 1 and describe it! (HINT: I.Theatre, I.Theatre, L.Theatre, F.Theatre)
1. IMAGE- Creating frozen images on stage with emotions/thoughts
2. INVISIBLE- Theatre done in public without telling the audience it's a performance
3. LEGISLATIVE- Theatre that votes/creates laws & government decisions
4. FORUM- Spect-actors performing a scene with oppression.
What does CHEATING OUT mean? (GOOD CHEATING OUT)
Cheating Out- Facing your shoulders and feet toward the audience!
Define the term "monologue." What does it mean?
MONOLOGUE- Speech/solo dialogue performed by 1 person!
WHERE did Theatre of the Oppressed originate?
What is Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (South America)?
Define the term "pacing" in theatre. Why is it important?
PACING- How fast/slow you deliver your dialogue; important because it impacts how the story comes across or the effect!
What are TWO ways to add "character" to your monologue performance (aka not just standing there and repeating the words)?
IDEAS: Movement (using props, stage business, facial expressions, gestures); VOICE (pitch, volume, quality, tone, etc.)
Name ONE way that theatre of the oppressed is different than our original scene or improv games?
WHAT ARE: The ways in which the audience gets involved (spect-actors); the content (oppression topics, realistic)
________ ____'____ is a form of improvised theatre with premade "lazzi" scenarios and stereotyped characters in theatre. (Hint: 3 words)
What is COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE?
There are THREE things you must consider when picking a good monologue. Name ONE!
1. Complete story or idea, 2. Their voice/perspective, 3. Complete character/analysis