Bunraku Theatre
Where does Bunraku theatre come from?
_______ are the objects that actors use on stage.
Props
_______ is when you introduce yourself and what you are going to perform
Slating
a _______ is the person who writes a play
Playwright
Where does Western theatre come from?
Greece
Bunraku theatre was created during the ____ period
What type of design constitutes all the scenery, furniture, props, appearance, and overall look of the stage
Scenic Design
_________ is where the actors are positioned on stage
Blocking
a conversation between characters in a play is called _______
Dialogue
Who was the FIRST actor?
Thespis
Bunraku puppets are made from ____, ______, and ______.
Wood, cloth, and paper
What are the 4 types of props we learned about?
Hand props
Personal props
Greens
Perishables
________ a long speech given by one character to another character
Monologue
When you move CLOSER to the audience you are going _________
Downstage
Who is the God of Theatre?
Dionysus
Bunraku theatre is a combination of ________, _________, and _________.
Storytelling, music, and puppetry.
This is the purpose of _________ design
Inform the audience about the characters social status, personality, culture, or transformation.
Time period / passage of time
Emphasize mood
Add symbolism
Costume
__________ a long speech given by a character alone on stage, talking to nobody.
Soliloquy
When you are moving AWAY from the audience you are going _________
Upstage
________ is excessive pride towards or defiance of the Gods.
Hubris
Bunraku puppets are operated by a ______ of _______ _______
team of skilled puppeteers
What is the first step of any design process?
Read and analyze the script!
What are stage directions?
Stage directions are written instructions in a script that describe how actors should move or how the scene should look.
What does the word "croquis" mean?
What are Greek Tragedies?
The Greek Tragedy mainly functioned as a warning of what could happen to those who displayed hubris or challenged the gods.