Russian director who developed a system or method for training actors to believe the the "truth" of what they say and do and to project this to the audience.
Who is Stanislavski?
100
What position is Father Flynn appointed to when he leaves St. Nicholas School?
Pastor of St. Jerome's Church and School?
100
Who does the elephant kill?
The red-haired man or Red.
100
Define realism. (As it pertains to the theatre)
An attempt to present onstage people and events corresponding to those in everyday life
200
Who is the person responsible for all creative and artistic activities for resident and repertory companies.
The artistic director?
200
What are "Given Circumstances"?
The situation in which a character exists.
200
What is unusual about Father Flynn's hands?
His long nails.
200
What is a "joey"?
A clown.
200
This term means to throw one's voice so that it reaches all parts of the theatre.
What is "Project" or "Projection"?
300
What is the term for the overall visual composition of a play. Or how an entire scene will appear onstage?
Stage Picture.
300
Define "Acting".
Assuming a role onstage. Or impersonating a character in a dramatic presenation before an audience.
300
What song does Sister Aloysius say "espouses a pagan belief in magic"?
Frosty the Snowman
300
Who wrote Elephant's Graveyard?
George Brant
300
What is a dress rehearsal?
A Dress rehearsal is a rehearsal in which a play is performed as it will be for the public, including all the scenery, costumes, and technical effects.
400
Rehearsal in which the cast goes through the entire text of the play in the order that it will be performed.
What is a "run-through"?
400
What two traits characterize the classical theatres of India, China & Japan?
Stylization and symbolism
400
In Father Flynn's sermon on gossip, who does the gossiping woman represent?
Sister Aloysius
400
Who digs the elephant's grave?
The clown.
400
What is a non-commerical theatre?
A non-profit theatre. A theatre who makes art for the community- not for the money.
500
English director who presented some of the most memorable productions of the late twentieth century, a number of which drew extensively from the theatrical traditions and source materials of many countries.
Who is Peter Brook?
500
Anne Bogart's approach to actor training and directing combines elements of dance and stage movent with concepts of time and space. This approach is called:
Viewpoints
500
What is the name of the nun who is going blind?
Sister Vernonica
500
What is the ringmaster's name?
Sparks.
500
Name 2 reasons an actor must "warm-up"
To center thoughts, prepare body for physical stress, to be able to project voice, to sing well, etc.