Name 3 elements of the Gothic Horror genre?
supernatural forces, dark, foreboding, gloomy, grotesque, monstrous, fear, terror, tragic hero, violence, revenge, light/darkness, suspense, tension, unanswered questions, ghosts
Why are comstumes important?
They convey messages, show status, power/no power, subtext, feelings
Name 3 techniques of Fairytale theatre
Exaggeration and stylisation, elaborate costumes and stageing, music, singing and sound effects are crucial, puppetry and masks, audience interaction (break fourth wall, asides, soliloquies, transformation scenes
What is a traverse stage/space in theatre
What is an aside?
When the performer speaks to the audience, but is 'unheard' by the other performers.
Who is the main protagonist of Frankenstein and who does he meet near the end of the story?
Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton (the explorer)
Why can the colour or texture of a costume be important?
Colours can attract, repel, advance, recede, stimulate or quiet, feelings, atmosphere
name 2 moral lessons of Wicked
prejudice (judging others on looks or bacground), friendship, bullying, ambition, right and wrong, two sides to every story
What is immersive theatre and how is it different from traditional theatre?
The set is typically inside a building that the audience may move through the stage settings, interact with the props, or observe the actors at their own pace, their interference has no bearing on the story or the performers except in rare instances.
What is meant by subtext in performance of a character?
What era was Frankenstein written and what was prevalent at the time?
What stage crafting did the Lion King production use a lot of?
Puppetry, masks, mood lighting, music, beading, feathers, adorment (jewellery)
Inregard to Fairytale theatre, director Tilly Grimes said: "We have the ________ version, and we have the ________’ version,”
Disney version, Grimms' version
Who gets final say of a production and why?
The director and its because the production and performance is based off their 'vision'
What is a soliloquy? and what is its purpose?
It is a character speaking their thoughts aloud when on stage. This is to reveal their thoughts to the audience and build tension
Who is the real monster of Frankenstein and why?
Victor Frankenstein, he played God, he created another being and abandoned it, relinguished responsibility of the creature. Any other good answers will be considered
What is the purpose of a production poster?
Attract attention quickly
Communicate the content/feel/vision of the play
Present production information clearly
Name three conventions of Fairytale theatre
Narration, stock characters, moral lessons, happy endings (or neat endings), fantasy elements (magic, fairies, talking animals etc)
The had to wear masks
What is a tableaux?
freeze frames, or also known as still images
Name 3 themes of Frankenstein
Creation and responsibility.
Isolation and loneliness.
Revenge and Justice.
The nature of humanity
Ethical boundaries and science
Tragic consequences
The cats is a musical and you can tell by the eyes
How is the film The Wizard of Oz related to Wicked and what was the moral lesson?
Wizard of Oz was the prequeal of Wicked and the lesson is that "stop being what others expect you to be and simply be who you are", dont get "stuck on the yellow brick road" and blaming others for your circumstances, dont expect something "magic" to happen to fix/change your problems
What is stagecrafting? and name 3 aspects
Stagecrafting is considered the 'bones' of a production. its includes; set Design, lighting, sound design, costume designs, props, decor, makeup & hair, stage management, technical directions, budget management, backstage management, rehearsals, cue calling, safety, special effects, projection and multimedia
What is the difference of a soliloquy and a monologue?
A monologue is a long speech delivered by a character (the other characters hear it) and a solioquy is a character speaking their thoughts aloud for the audiences benefit (the other characters are not aware in scene)