You should do this every time you're about to perform a monologue.
What is introduce the monologue by name and author?
100
This type of theater has a main goal of making money.
What is Commercial Theater?
100
After the fall of the Roman empire, this historical time periods plays or "cycles" were based on biblical, sacred text and used traveling wagons to present to the public.
What is the Medieval Drama period?
100
The type of theater that has audience members on 3 sides and has a backstage area for actors to enter/exit.
What is Thurst?
100
One of the earliest forms of theater was a ritual with dancing and song where animals were slaughtered. Which Social function of theater was that?
What is Theater and Religion.
200
The directors are sitting in the audience and you are on stage about to perform your monologue. Who do you direct your monologue too?
What is Put your "audience" in a chair and speak to them. Do not wander around the stage and “work the audience” and do not read to the director.
200
Describe non-profit theater.
What is ____
200
In the 6th century B.C., a stage had a small hut to the back called a SKENE and most plays included a chorus and a protagonist
What is Greek Drama?
200
This theater space creates a "picture frame" visual and allows for elaborate sets and many technical elements.
What is Proscenium?
200
What is the purpose of theater and Socialization?
What is passing on and teaching society's rules for behavior. Life lessons and parables, moral lessons and feminine values will all included.
300
What should you be doing with your face while delivering your monologue?
What is Engage your face in what you’re saying. Facial expressions are important. Again, not too much or little.
300
Describe amateur theater.
What is ___
300
In the 3rd Century B.C., plays included gladiators, chariot races and included farce and course humor.
What is the Roman drama?
300
This type of theater space is subject to the elements and doesn't have the most comfortable seating for the audience.
What is Outdoor theater?
300
Theatre has been often used to present propaganda for a particular point of view. What "purpose
What is Politics in Theater
400
What do you need to do PERFORM you are ready to perform your monologue, in terms of the text?
What is fully understand the meaning of the text.
400
There is a bullying problem at an elementary school and the administrators are looking for a production to help the problem. What type of theater would this be?
What is educational theater?
400
Name 3 important Elements of the Renaissance Drama era.
What is 1300s Italy = Revival / Rebirth of Learning
Structure
Classic revivals w/ music added - birth of Modern Opera
Commedia Dell’arte – Stock Characters & Slapstick
Proscenium Arches = Picture Frame
Themes
Less instructive – More entertainment
Classic revivals
Comedies
400
Name a pro and a con for an Arena stage.
What is 1. entrance/exit from isles.
2. Audience members on all sides.
400
How does theater affect empowerment?
What is Theater can be a tool for healing, for individual growth and realizing someone's full positive potential.
500
What is the "mantra" for performing a monologue and performing in general?
What is Believe you ARE them, do not perform as them. How would your character breath, talk, stand etc. ? Don't ACT, just be.
500
A high school actor is looking to participate in a show outside of their school's program. Which type should he/she seek out?
What is Community theater?
500
Name 3 elements of the Elizabethan Time period.
What is
1590-1640s A.D.
Christopher Marlow & William Shakespeare
Rivals Greece as one of greatest eras in Theatre
Company of Players with Royal License & Patronage
Majority view of theatre = bawdy / red light district
Structure
Outdoor spaces / Thrust stages
Audiences divided by class
Theme
Comedy / Tragedy / English History
Classic Revivals (upgraded language and poetry)
Entertainment & Exploration of universal human condition
500
Name a pro and a con for a blackbox theater.
What is 1. any space could be turned into black box.
2. very intimate setting
3. variety of spaces can be used.
500
How can theater aid with cultural exploration?
What is exposure to life situations around the world. Relating to the feelings of the characters in those situations can bring more awareness.