Improvisation
Is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted: created spontaneously by the performers.
Improvisation (Improv)
The _________________ held a contest for the best tragedy in honor of Dionysus.
Ancient Greeks
The 1945 musical, Oklahoma!, was considered groundbreaking because it was the first to have the songs and dance actually move the dramatic action of the play forward. Which famous composer/lyricist team wrote this musical? ______________
Rodgers and Hammerstein
The __________________ is the goal a character is trying to achieve. What the character hopes to accomplish.
objective
plays based on old stories from the bible and gave way to large cycles in which many stories were told sequentially on the same day
Mystery Plays
Person, animal or object being portrayed by an actor
Character
Theater without words is ________________.
Pantomime
Which 1927 Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein musical is one of the first to contain a detailed plot involving a serious social issue of the period? Contains popular songs such "Ol' Man River" and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man."
Show Boat
The __________________ is the character, object, or force that keeps a character from accomplishing his/her OBJECTIVE.
Obstacle
plays which told the stories of the Saint's lives, sometimes true and sometimes fictional.
Miracle Plays
Location of a play
Setting
The theater of the ______________ had to compete with other popular entertainments such as chariot racing and gladiator combat.
Romans
Which composer is famous for musicals such as Gypsy, Into the Woods, Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and A Little Night Music.
Stephen Sondheim
The ___________________ is the strategy a character uses to overcome the OBSTACLE, and accomplish the OBJECTIVE.
Tactic
plays which explored lessons of morality through the use of allegorical characters.
Morality Plays
The Rule of _____________You are required to agree with whatever your partner has created.
Agreement
________is an Indian dramatic style which used stock characters, as well as specific gestures and hand signs to create a sign language that accompanied speech and enriched the meaning of the action.
Sanskrit
1960's Stephen Sondheim modern-day Romeo and Juliet musical, _________________ . Set in New York City, the plot deals with issues of racism, immigration, and teen gangs.
West Side Story
A ________________ is a long speech presented by a single character, most often to express their mental thoughts aloud by directly addressing another character, entity or the audience.
Monologue
the rule of ________ stated that entire play's plot had to occur within a 24-hour period.
The Unity of Time
The ____________ rule reminds you to agree with your partner, and add something of your own!:
Yes, AND!
__________is a Japanese theater style that combines dance with improvisational writing to present intricate melodramas. Instead of wearing masks, they wear elaborate makeup.
Kabuki
Which 1968 Vietnam era, anti-war Broadway show is considered to be the first rock musical?
A ________________ occurs in a play when a character speaks to themselves, relating thoughts and feelings while alone.
Soliloquy
The _____________ rule stated that all plays had to occur within one single location.
Unity of Place
When performing an improv scene, you must remember to _______________. “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution.” Don’t just sit around asking questions and pointing out obstacles!:
Make Statements
A ____________ is a comedy that ridicules behavior.
Farce
The music and lyrics of musical combined creates the_________________.
Score
The person(s) to whom a character is speaking in a monologue is the _____________.
Focus
The __________rule states that the play can only have one plot, which must be fulfilled over five acts
Unity of Action Rule
When performing an improv scene, its important to remember to have fun and don’t worry because ______________. Just be in the moment and contribute. In improv, there are only beautiful, happy accidents.
There are no mistakes!
Plays by _______________________ are written in blank verse to create a stately, yet lifelike tone that helps actors to memorize their manly lines.
William Shakespeare
The book, or _________________, is a musical script. It contains all of the spoken dialogue, sung lyrics, and stage directions.
Libretto
A _________________ character is one which undergoes an internal change ( change of mind, heart, etc.) from the beginning to the end of the play.
Dynamic
In United States, New York City contains a large theater district known as _________.
Broadway
The struggle/obstacle which a character experiences.
Conflict
A __________________ is a comedy which ridicules society and human vices or follies.
Satire
A form of sung dialogue that carries the plot/story forward is called _______.
Recitative
Characters that are opposites are known as ________________________.
Foils
In the United Kingdom, the city of London has a popular theater district known as _____________ .
The West End