Pantomime
Name 2 rules of Pantomime
No Speaking
No Props
The opposite of a melody is
a harmony
Character names in a script are centered and
capitalized
What does it mean to cheat out
Face the audience
What is a prop?
A tool an actor uses onstage
Emotions and movement in pantomime should be:
Exaggerated
What is a musical interval called?
Octave
Exposition
What is blocking?
Movement and positions of actors on stage
Why is advertising important for a play?
So people come see the play
What does it mean to work as an ensemble?
Every person has an important role in putting on a show!
What does the "composer" of a musical do?
Write the music
What inspires a playwright?
Real life events
Other books/movies/plays
What are two important things to remember for an audition?
Projection
Manners/Etiquette
What ways can we advertise for a play?
Online, Posters, Word of Mouth
How is movement a type of communication?
Body language and facial expressions
What 3 dance moves did we learn in class that will be on your exam?
Grapevine, Charleston, pivot turn
What details does the end of a play include?
The resolution of the conflict
What is a "cue line"?
A line that prompts someone to do an action
What is a set piece
a stationary item that creates the setting
What is resistance in pantomime?
Exaggerated Force
Explain the difference between a play and a musical
A musical uses songs to tell the story while a play uses dialogue
When formatting a script, stage directions are:
In parenthesis
Italicized
or Pushed to the Right
What do projection and articulation mean?
Loudness and enunciation (or speaking clearly)
What 3 important things go on a poster that will be on your exam?
Time, Place, Name of Show