Theatre History
What is makeup used for
Worn by actors to accentuate their facial features on stage
What is an audience?
The people watching the play.
What is a tragedy play
A play that does not have a happy ending.
whats an entrance
entering with emotion
What are the names of the 2 characters that demonstrated counter crossing and crossing (or atleast one of them)
amy and kurt
What are props?
Objects used during a play.
What are rehearsals?
Practices for performing the play.
never cross without a what?
A purpose
if you can see an audience...
they can see you
demonstrate breaking the fourth wall
if you came up here and looked at the audience that you got it right
What are costumes?
The clothing worn by actors that are specific to the time and place of the play.
What is a stage?
The area of the theatre where the play takes place.
Who is a director?
The person in charge of the actors and other staff in a play.
what is the 4th wall
the imaginary wall that separates the cast and the audience
What is an act?
A major section of the play, like a chapter in a book, that is usually made up of several scenes.
an actors face..
always conveys emotion
What is backstage?
The area of the theatre behind the stage.
What is a cross
movement on stage from one place to another
name a rule in drama club
be respectful, treat others nicely, keep your hands to yourself, don't yell across the room and any rule in JGMS
what does it mean to cheat out?
stay open and face the audience more
what does it mean to stay in character
to keep acting no matter what happens around them
What is counter crossing
tiny cross in the opposite direction of another actors cross
What is blocking?
Directions from the director to the actors about where to go and what to do in a scene.
what is improv (and for an extra 10 points come up here and show an example of it!)
Improv is acting as the character without a script and making up lines as you go while remaining in character, and if you did the example you win an extra 10 points!
What is exiting
Remaining in character until you leave the stage