endgame
what is the style and form of endgame
style = presentational
form = absurdism
what is the style and form of WTRSF
Style = presentational/representational
Form = magic realism
Name and explain one of Anne Bogart's viewpoints
SGATSKDRT + rehearsal process
what are the four relationship types
cooperative, adversarial, neutral, non-existent
what are the elements of design
costume/set/lighting = line, shape, texture, colour
sound = direction, duration, tone, volume
what are the themes shown in endgame
absurdism, meaninglessness of life, dependency, alienation, emptiness and loneliness
what are the themes shown in WTRSF
truth and lies, betrayal and destruction, guilt, abandonment, self-identity, forgiveness, love
explain how frantic assembly could be used in endgame or WTRSF
define mood and atmosphere
mood = intended by the text and/or creative team
atmosphere = impact of performance felt by audience
explain how one can use the principle of design: contrast in endgame or WTRSF
contrast in Hamm and Clov's clothes to showcase Hamm's status compared to Clov
contrast in the younger and older versions of Gabrielle and Elizabeth to showcase their mental state as time goes on
outline hamm and clov's relationship
adversarial/cooperative, dependency, power imbalance, etc
outline any of the characters journeys in WTRSF
(including their key traits + values)
basically just what happened during their time in the play and how they reacted and responded to it
outline a rehearsal technique one could use in WTRSF
stan, anne, brecht, frantic, or ANYTHING
outline four types of dramatic tension
person v person
person v self
person v society
person v nature
person v supernatural
person v technology
person v fate
tension of task
tension of relationships
tension of surprise
tension of mystery
how can a lighting designer use the element of design: focus
spotlights, contrast of colours, wash lights, etc
what is the significance of the title endgame
signifies the final, inevitable stage of existence, where all possibilities have been exhausted, and the characters are trapped in a futile, repetitive cycle, awaiting an inevitable but undefined conclusion.
1960s, 1988, 2013, 2039
explain how Anne Bogart's viewpoint: topography can be used in endgame
clov's movements
list all voice and/or movement techniques
voice = accent, articulation, emphasis, pace, pause, pitch, projection, inflection, tone, silence
movement = posture, gait, weight, energy, facial expression, stillness, pace, proxemics
describe a proscenium arch, end stage, black box, and a site specific space
proscenium arch = frames stage
end stage = no frame
black box = square room with black walls and flat floor (like pa hall)
site specific = not intended as a performance space but adapted for one
what inspired beckett into making endgame?
what is the significance to the line "Saturn is named after the Roman god who devoured his own son. Forgive me."
idea of 'eating the future' - if children represent our future, and we abuse them both literally and emotionally, what are we doing to our future?
generational trauma and the inability to look forward into the future
explain frantic assembly or anne bogart's viewpoints as to how and why they were created
Anne Bogart's Viewpoints was created as a dynamic system of physical and spatial awareness to help actors and directors explore improvisation, collaboration, and non-verbal communication in performance.
Frantic Assembly was created to explore and develop a unique approach to theatre that blends physicality, energy, and storytelling, with an emphasis on creating innovative, visceral, and emotionally engaging performances through dynamic movement, collaboration, and a strong ensemble-driven process.
list all 15 elements of drama
character, role, relationship, situation, voice, movement, focus, tension, space, time, language, symbol, audience, mood, atmosphere
What do u need when thinking of director's vision?
→ What are you going to do to make it the way you envision?
→ What is the mood and atmosphere?
→ Design choices
→ Key themes
→ What type of audience will this be presented to?
→ What is your focus?