What does the word "croquis" mean in French?
Sketch
What is projection?
the strength of your voice when speaking or singing.
What type of Japanese theatre did we learn about?
Kabuki
Where did Western Theatre origniate?
Greece
What is a sample of fabric called?
Swatch
What are the 4 types of props?
Hand props
Personal props
Greens
Perishables
What is body language?
the process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
What type of Indian theatre did we learn about?
Sanskrit
Who was the first actor?
Thespis
What is the difference between acting on stage VS acting in film?
Acting on stage is LOUDER and BIGGER. The body movements, facial expressions, and gestures are LARGER THAN LIFE.
Acting for TV and movies can be subtle, quiet, and small.
What is the purpose of scenic design?
Convey the geographic location
Show the time period
Create ambiance
Give the actors a place to live
Present the shows themes
What is articulation?
the formation of clear and distinct sounds when speaking
What is the makeup called that they use in Kabuki theatre?
Kumadori makeup
Theatre is a ______ art
Performance
Name one game we played in class this semester
- ABC improv
- One word story
- Charades
What is the purpose of costume design?
Inform the audience about the characters :
Social status
Personality
Culture
Transformation
Time period / passage of time
Emphasize mood
Add symbolism
Name one type of nonverbal communication (NOT BODY LANGUAGE)
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Posture
How long can Sanskrit theatre last for?
Over a month!
Theatre began as a ______ to honor the God of Theatre.
Festival
What does IMPROV mean?
something that is created without preparation
What is the purpose of props design?
Dress the scene
Interpret the play
Contribute to the style/mood
Add information about the actor
Aid the actor
Name one type of verbal communication that is NOT projection or articulation.
- Confidence
Name one OTHER foreign theatre you had the chance to learn about this semester
- Noh (Japanese)
- Beijing Opera (Chinese)
- Japanese Puppet Theatre (Bunraku)
- African Theatre
- German Theatre
- Italian Theatre
- Spanish Theatre
Who is the God of theatre?
Dionysus
Name ONE advantage of majoring in THEATRE