The Stage/Tableaus
The definition of a tableau
What is a frozen picture of a scene?
The definition of spatial awareness
What is the ability to be aware of objects in space and your body's position in relation to them?
The strength of speaking where the voice is used loudly and clearly
What is projection?
A character who represents a specific set of universal, recognizable behaviors
What is a character archetype?
A specific structure that we use to create different types of stories
What is Freytag’s Pyramid?
The point of view you tell stage directions from (Hint: Audience or Actor)
What is the actor's perspective?
The three ways to describe Laban Efforts
What are speed, weight, and direction?
The definition of articulation
What is the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech?
An example of a royal- The noble character archetype that looks down upon the lesser and nods to their equals.
Who is..... Mufasa, Kuzco, etc, etc, whoever is an appropriate answer?
The problem that the Protagonist of the story must solve
What is the conflict?
The area of the stage the farthest away from the audience
What is upstage?
The number of Laban Efforts
What is nine (9)? (Bonus if you can name all nine)
The tongue twister beginning with: To sit in solemn silence...
What is: To sit in solemn silence in a dull, dark, dock, In a pestilential prison, with a life-long lock, Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp, shock, From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big black block!
An example of a lover - the young lover. They lead with their chests because they yearn to open their hearts to someone else. They roam the world, searching for their other half.
Who is Snow White, Princess Peach, etc, etc, whoever is an appropriate answer?
The definition of the climax of a story
What is the middle of the story where the conflict builds up to its highest peak and the story meets its turning point?
The area of the stage the closest to the audience
What is downstage?
The Laban Effort that is slow, strong and direct
What is a press?
What is the students showing how to project by saying: "Hello, my name is _____." from a distance away.
An example of a warrior - the fighter. They lead with their shields that are raised, along with their swords. They are guarded, they trust no one, and they move low to the ground.
Who is Mulan, Inigo Montoya, Mario, etc, etc, whoever is an appropriate answer?
The plot of your favorite story
What is your favorite story (seriously please tell it)?
The number of areas on the stage
What is nine (9)?
Where a person carries their weight
What is leading center?
An impression of Dr. Doofenshmirtz
What is an attempt at an impression (can be another if you'd prefer)?
An example of a Mystic/Fool - the magical one. They lead with their heads that are hidden underneath a cloak. They’re crooked and creepy, but there’s something about them that’s alluring.
Who is Loki, The Wicked Witch of the West, Ursula, etc, etc, whoever is an appropriate answer?
The definition of a protagonist
What is the main character of a story?