traditional Newfoundland drama that involves people dressed in disguise who visit others during Christmas
What is mummering?
100
a play performed without a script (written text), props or rehearsal. Comes from the word, improvisation, which means, 'to make up on the spot with what you've got'
What is improv?
100
a type of musical where the story is told through classical singing
What is opera?
100
any object/item that is on the set or that actors use to create a sense of reality in the play. Examples include a knife, gun, cigarette, etc.
What is prop?
100
the main divisions of an act
What is scene?
200
A text that is written specifically for performance on stage.
What is drama?
200
A type of musical where the story is told, or interpreted, through dance.
What is ballet?
200
a serious play that deals with serious subjects such as loyalty, love, jealousy, murder and betrayal.
What is tragedy?
200
an elevated area where the play is performed. Originally, they were built on an angle so that the audience could see better.
What is stage?
200
they are usually introduced in the order that they appear on the stage
What is cast of characters?
300
a light hearted play full of humor and irony (funny and unexpected subject/action)
What is comedy?
300
a monologue full of sarcasm intended to express an opinion (Rick Mercer's monologues are good examples)
What is a rant?
300
usually a serious play that involves conflict, suspense, a climax and resolution.
What is mystery?
300
the person who directs the action/dialogue of the play and who is chiefly responsible for the plays success or failure.
What is the director?
300
the opening of the play where the set is described and the actors are listed and briefly described
What is prologue?
400
a local play written and performed by local people
What is a skit?
400
A play that portrays real events from the past.
What is history?
400
a play that deals with love and relationships
What is romance?
400
the main divisions of a play
What is an act?
400
this is created in a play by the lighting, the music and the costumes. An example is when the music is somber and the lighting is dim, the _______ is serious and depressing
What is atmosphere?
500
a play that makes fun of life in an attempt to show us our weaknesses and shortcomings.
What is satire?
500
A play without words, music, props, costumes, etc. Usually it involves one or two actors dressed in black with white faces and white gloves
What is mime?
500
the physical make up of the stage, including lighting, props, backdrops, costumes, etc. It helps to create a believable setting for the play.
What is the set?
500
the actual written text that the actors use to practice their lines
What is script?
500
usually written in brackets, this gives the director information about the movement of actors, lighting, music, etc.