Those Crazy Actors
Who is the Father of Modern Acting?
Konstantin Sanislavski (aka, “Stan the Man”)
At what point is the director’s job complete?
When the show opens (toward the end of the technical rehearsal process)
These documents are produced by the stage manager EVERY NIGHT after rehearsals and/or performances.
Rehearsal/production reports
What is WTPN in dramaturgy?
Why This Play Now
In John Patrick-Shanley’s Doubt, who represents the universally optimistic, “glass-half-full” mentality?
Sister James
What does “mimesis” mean in relation to acting?
the imitation of real life
Wagner’s “Gesamptkunstwerk” concept means what for crafting a piece of theatre?
“Total work of art"
By what century was the official term “stage manager” finally being used?
18th century
In what era did we see a boom in professional design?
The Renaissance
This whimsical play follows Molly and Peter as they try to stop the pirates from stealing the Queen’s starstuff on a mysterious island.
Peter and the Starcatcher
What are the two approaches to acting?
Representational and Presentational
Who is known as the first formal director?
The Duke of Saxe-Meinigen
In original Shakesperian and operatic productions, what role used to serve as the Stage Manager?
Prompter
What are the three basic areas of stage design?
Scenic, Lighting, Costume
This 1920s form of Russian drama brought “living newspapers” to peasants in a performative way.
Agit prop (agitation propaganda)
What is “blocking” in theatre production?
The physical movements of actors on stage
In what century was the role of the director fully developed?
19th century (primarily in Europe)
This document is considered to be the “show Bible” for the stage manager throughout production.
The Prompt Book
List 2 of the 4 general responsibilities of a designer.
What MUST a NYC theatre house have in order to be considered a Broadway house?
500 seats or more
What is the LARGE-SCALE GOAL of a character in a play referred to as?
Super-Objective
Briefly explain the differences between patriarchal and organic directors.
Patriarchal: micro-blocking, heightened control
Organic: big-picture thinkers, collaborative with actors
TRICK QUESTION:
In what area of production does the Stage Manager work?
ALL OF THEM!!!
What are the two types of dramaturgy?
Production Dramaturgy
New Work Dramaturgy
What is currently the largest Broadway theatre?
The Gershwin