Communication
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Act it out!
100

True or False:

Pantomime is an example of non-verbal communication.

True

100

This person's job is to adjust, control, and edit sound heard in a performance. 

a. Musician

b. Music Director

c. Sound Designer

Sound Designer

100

What is used to make an actor's voice louder for the audience to hear?

Microphone

100

"Into the Woods", "Wicked", and "Mary Poppins" are all examples of what type of performances?

Musicals (& Movies)

100

You have to direct a play that takes place outside during a blizzard.

Write down are 3 types of actions you would like your the actors to perform to fit this setting.

shoveling snow, bundling up, snowball fight, running to go inside home, making an igloo

200

Spoken dialogue, singing, and humming are all forms of what form of communication in theatre?

Verbal communication

200

Who's job is it to help people in the audience find their seats?

a. stage crew

b. usher

c. director

b. usher

200

What is the name for the people watching the play?

Audience

200

True or False:

Theatre can be performed anywhere as long as there is someone to entertain and someone to watch.

True

200

What are 3 ways you can communicate your birthday to the class WITHOUT using your voice?

Pointing to a calendar, writing it down, using your fingers to show the date, blowing out birthday candles, cutting a cake, etc.
300

What does it mean to "mirror" someone?

To mimic or imitate someone's body language or actions.

300

An _____ is someone who plays a character in a play, TV show, movie, or radio productions.

Actor

300

The ________ is responsible for setting up and dismantling lighting, sound, scenery, and props behind the scenes during performances.

 Stage Crew

300

Why is it important to warmup as an actor?

To be prepared to perform on the stage, and avoid any injuries or mistakes. 

300

Choose a member to perform the following tongue-twister in one try.

A big black bug bit a big black bear.

400

What is the theatre word for showing a story using only your body?

Pantomime 

400

The _________ is responsible for choosing and designing the clothing and accessories for actors in a play.

Costume designer

400

What is the name for the clothing worn by the actors during the play?

Costumes

400

A musical is similar to a play, but it also includes what?

a. a musical includes singing

b. a musical includes dancing

c. all of the above

c. A musical includes singing and dancing

400

Write down your own tongue twister for another group to try!

Ex.: She sells seashells by the seashore

500

Name 3 ways we can non-verbally communicate with each other.

Pantomime, Mime/ Acting something out, Facial expressions, Body Language, Touch, Personal Space, Signals/ Gestures, Music, Code, Written Words, Visuals (pictures, costumes, props)

500

The ____ is in charge of the play. They hold auditions, cast the show, run rehearsals, and manage the creative vision of the production.


Director

500

What is the written version of a play/ musical called?

The Script

500

In order to be considered a Broadway theater, there must be _______ or more seats in the house.

500

500

Choose a charade from the box.  If the audience can guess your charade in 3 tries, you get the points!

Choose a charade from the box.  If the audience can guess your charade in 3 tries, you get the points!

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