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Who wrote Peter Pan, and when was it first performed?
J. M. Barrie, 1904
What is a backdrop?
A painted curtain or wall that shows the setting of a scene
Where did Bill land when he fell off the tornado?
California Death Valley
What country is this play set in?
Italy
What is the genre of this play?
A Native American (Miwok) myth
What is it called when actors try out for a part in a play?
An audition
What are pulleys used for in a theater?
To lift heavy objects (wheels wrapped with rope)
What did Bill use his rattlesnake for?
As a lasso/rope
Why did Gigi leave home at the beginning of the play?
To see the world and seek adventure and fortune
Why did the two bear cubs get stuck on the mountain?
They fell asleep on a flat rock and it grew into a mountain while they slept
Words that tell actors how to behave and move on stage
What is a trapdoor used for in a theater?
To allow actors or objects to appear or disappear through the stage floor
What kind of story genre is "The Saga of Pecos Bill"? How do you know? (give 1 example)
A tall tale (drama/play)
The events are exaggerated and impossible in real life. Examples: Bill was raised by coyotes and learned to live like one, and he rode a tornado across several states until it wore out.
What did Malliarda do that was dishonest?
She deceived Gigi / lied to him / stole the ring by tricking him
Who finally rescued the bear cubs?
Measuring Worm (Tu-tok-a-na)
What does a director do in a play
Oversees everything — sets, costumes, and coaches the actors
What type of media is "The Traveling Trio"?
An informational video
What animal raised Pecos Bill after he fell out of the wagon?
A coyote
How does the play end?
Gigi's mother comes to live with him in his new mansion / they all live happily ever after
Which animals tried to climb the mountain to rescue the cubs but failed?
Mouse, Fox, Badger, Mountain Lion, and Mother Grizzly
The article says Peter Pan is still popular more than 100 years after it was first performed. Explain why this play continues to excite the audience (use details from the text)
The play uses exciting technology like wires and a harness to make actors fly, has colorful stage sets, sparkly costumes, and offers parts that require actors to show a wide range of emotions, making it thrilling to watch.
What is a Baroque theater?
A theater from the Baroque Period with very fancy, decorated buildings
What happened to Texas after Bill rode the tornado?
It was swept clean of every single tree / the land had wide open space
What is the theme or lesson of this play?
You get from people what you give to people.
What lesson does the play teach about the animals?
That small creatures can do what large ones cannot / courage and size are not the same