Ensemble
A ______ is a group focused on collaborating for the good of the group.
What is an ensemble?
The person who supplies the money and sets a budget.
What is a producer?
Speaking clearly
What is articulation?
Memorizing lines
Listening to the director
Participating in rehearsal
Audience sits on either side, creates a catwalk
Traverse
True or False: An ensemble prioritizes the success of the whole group over the success of one person.
True
The person who creates a “vision” and is in charge of casting and leading rehearsals.
What is the director?
Speaking loudly with a supported breath
What is projection?
What is an example of etiquette for the audience
Watching the show quietly
Clapping after the show is over
Not eating or drinking during the show
Having phones on silent
The picture frame stage
Proscenium
Give me an example of one of the ensemble building activities we did in class. How did it help?
Collaboration in Silence: nonverbal communication
The machine: listening to each other
Zip Zap Zop/Counting: focus and patience
Find someone who: learning more about each other
The person who is responsible for performing and working with the director on character development.
What is the actor?
What is etiquette?
Why is it important to establish theatre etiquette?
To make sure everyone stays safe and can learn together
A cheap option with moveable seating
Black box
By encouraging each other
By working together
By communicating with each other
The person who calls cues for the show and manages all the information.
What is the stage manager?
The frame going around a stage.
What is the proscenium
What is an example of a behavior that is NOT theatre etiquette?
Talking loudly on the phone
Interrupting during the show
Laughing if someone messes up
Audience sits on three sides, stage juts into audience
Thrust
Why is an ensemble important in theatre?
It encourages inclusivity
It creates better teamwork and helps you connect with other actors
It emphasizes equality as a team
The person who communicates with the audience and makes sure they’re comfortable.
What is the house manager?
Why do we call it “upstage” and “downstage”?
Because theaters used to be “raked” like a ramp.
Working together and encouraging one another
Taking notes
Practicing your part
True or false: stage directions are from the audience’s point of view.
False