Greeks and their influence
What is the most influential work on theatre?
The Poetics
Character is made up of what 3 things?
Looks, actions, feelings
What is character arc?
The journey the protagonist goes on
What is a concept for a film/tv show?
Idea or premise
Who was the first actor?
Thespis
What are the 6 elements of drama?
Character
plot
thought
diction
spectacle
music
Protagonist definition
The main character who goes through the most growth
What is the disordering event?
The event that sends the protagonist off on their journey ending their stasis
What is the typical length of a screenplay?
110 pages
Who was the father of modern acting?
Stanislavski
Who was the most awarded playwright who added more characters?
Aeschylus
What is the "Macguffin"?
An object event or device that serves as trigger for the plot
How many acts are there?
3
What is plot?
What happens in a story, the sequence of events
Who wrote the 36 dramatic situations?
Georges Polti
Who was the first literary critic?
Aristotle
What is the dramatic purpose of the hero?
To give the audience a window into the story
What is the "Save the cat" analogy in storytelling?
It is when the protagonist does an admirable act that makes the audience like them
What is theme?
The idea the author is getting across
What is catharsis?
The emotional release after viewing a film or show
Who was one of the three great Greek writers who added more characters?
Aeschylus
What is the Shapeshifter?
A character whose appearance and characteristics change as soon as you examine it closely
What are the seven basic plots?
Overcoming the monster, rags to riches, the quest, voyage, and return, comedy, tragedy, rebirth
Pitching is sometimes referred to as
Being good in a room
The poetics was written in response to what
Plato, who didn't like writing