Elements of Drama
Who has the high status?
Policeman - Robber
Policeman
How many types of TENSION are there?
Four
Is a clown STUPID or NAIVE?
Naive
What are the names of the characters we studied?
Arlecchino, Pantalone, Ill Dottore, Columbina, El Capitano
What are the two styles of mask work we have studies this year?
Commedia Del Arte and Clowning
Human Context is made up of what?
Situations, Roles, Relationships
Why is TENSION important in a performance?
Without tension, the performance is BORING!
How many seconds does a clown have to set up the 'Clown's Contract'?
Two
Who had the high status - The Zanni or The Vecchi
Vecchi
When a clowns nose falls of, they become what?
Naked
To successfully perform a given ROLE, you must first consider what?
Purpose, Status, Attitude
List two things that effects the MOOD of a performance.
Actors, Lighting, Music, Set Designs, Costumes....
What is the 'Triangle Rule'?
80% of the time look at audience, 10% look at an object or objective and 10% at each other e.g. other clowns onstage.
Who is the 'Hero' or 'Peoples Champion' of Comedia?
Arlecchino
NO
Dramatic relationships revolve around what?
How a character RELATES to the world around them.
What are the for types of tension?
Task, Relationships, Surprise, Mystery
What is it called when the audience doesn't laugh? Does the clown welcome this?
The Crash - Yes
What is the technical term for 'asides that certain characters have with the audience'.
Aparte
Who's mask is described as having a long nose, massive bushy eyebrows and a menacing scowl?
El Capitano
The PLACE of a performance refers to what? Give an example.
The setting of the drama. (1850's London)
What does CROWS stand for?
Character, Relationship, Objective, Where, Status
What are the 6 conventions of clowning?
Comic Business, Audience Interaction, Moments of Discovery, Complicite, Le Jeu, Magic
Who is the 'smartest' Comedia character?
Columbina
When adjusting the mask, if still on stage, what direction must the actor face?
Away from the audience