Types of Theatre
A stage with arches where the audience faces one direction, often used for musicals and heavy spectacle shows
What is a proscenium stage?
The stage direction closest to the audience on the stage.
What is downstage
The area in ancient Greek theatres where the chorus performed.
What is Orchestra
Different heights of actors on stage used to create a dynamic visual.
What are levels
The Laban movement characteristic that deals with how light or heavy a movement feels.
What is Weight
Stage type where the audience surrounds the performance on all sides, requiring limited scenery.
What is an arena stage?
Stage Directions are from who's perspective
What is the Actor
The Greek playwright known for his comedies like The Frogs and The Clouds.
What is Aristophanes
To move on stage is to _________
What is to cross
The two elements associated with direction in the Laban Technique.
What is Direct or Indirect
Drama where character motivation is expressed through song and dance.
What is a Musical
A movement made by the actor to change their position to avoid blocking another actor.
What is countering?
The philosopher who outlined the elements of tragedy in Poetics.
Who is Aristotle?
The most important rule of improv
What is Yes, and
One of the eight efforts of Laban, involving direct, quick, heavy, bound
What is Punch
A stage with three sides of audience seating, ideal for intimate performances.
What is Thrust Stage
When you turn your body towards the audience
What is Cheating Out
Where the actors exit to change masks
What is a Skene
You want to avoid this while playing improv
What is asking questions
A Laban effort that is direct, sustained, light, free
What is Glide
A stage space with flexible seating and a neutral black interior.
What is a black box theatre?
The notation actors write next to the dialogue in their script to indicate movement.
What is blocking
The Athens tyrant who created the Spring Festival of Dionysus
Who is Pisistratus
A form of movement where actors portray objects or actions without props.
What is pantomime
The components associated with speed
What is Quick or Sustained