Types of Stages
What type of stage looks like a picture frame and has an apron?
What is a proscenium?
An _____ is a group focused on creative collaboration and works towards group success.
What is an ensemble?
A code of conduct/rules to follow in a specific setting
What is etiquette?
The person who supplies the money and sets the budget
What is the producer?
What skills does improvisation build?
Quick-thinking
Creativity
Problem solving
Ensemble
Versatile and affordable, movable seating, plain space.
What is a black box?
Speaking loudly with supported breath
What is projection?
What is an example of etiquette for an actor?
Coming to rehearsal/performances memorized
Following the director's vision of the show
Using good articulation and projection
Contributing to a strong ensemble
More answers may be acceptable
The person who creates the "vision" and is in charge of casting and leading rehearsals.
What is the director?
Why should we practice improvisation skills?
Improvisation skills can help us react quickly and properly onstage in the event that something goes wrong.
Audience sits on three sides, stage juts out into the audience
What is a thrust stage?
Speaking clearly
What is articulation?
What is an example of etiquette for the audience?
Not eating
Staying quiet during the performance
Clapping only when it's appropriate
More answers may be acceptable
The person responsible for performing and portraying the character.
What is the actor?
What is physicalization?
Audience sits on either side of the stage, creates a catwalk.
What is a traverse stage?
Unscripted storytelling; acting without a script
Why is it important to establish theatre etiquette?
So people know how to behave and create an appropriate setting.
The person who calls cues for the show and helps manage everything.
Who is the stage manager?
Telling a story without words/Storytelling through movement.
Stage directions are from the _____ POV.
What is the actor's?
Why is an ensemble important in theatre?
Builds connection with classmates
Creates a safe, welcoming environment to create in
Includes everyone, regardless of theatrical experience
More answers may be accepted.
How can we show proper theatre etiquette in our class? What are behaviors we should exhibit?
Listening to the director
Participating fully in activities
Keeping phones away
Coming to class prepared
The person who communicates with the audience and leads the front of house crew.
Why is pantomime important?
Pantomime helps us improve our physicalization skills. Allows us to have stronger body language which can help convey our characters.