Director's Cut! & Hierarchies
Improv & Acting Probs
Plot Structure, Conflict, & Genres OH MY!
Class Expectations & Guidelines Review
Creative Visions & Auditions
100
Name at least TWO responsibilities of a director in theatre.
ANY OPTION BELOW IS VIABLE: Writing out and planning blocking/staging, planning the tech designs/vision, communicating with actors & design team, leading auditions and casting the actors, guide actors in making decisions about their characters or acting.
100
This is a type of acting style that is done without any prior planning, rehearsing, or scripts.
What is IMPROVISATION?
100
Which conflict type is shown below (Hint: Character vs. _________)?
What is: CHARACTER VS. SELF?
100
Name ONE rule or expectation of our class.
IDEAS: No gum, stay respectful, listen and participate when asked; always say "yes"; etc.
100
TRUE OR FALSE: A director needs to create and communicate an overall "vision" (or theme/main idea to highlight the show's story) to the rest of the crew for a successful production.
What is TRUE?
200
What is at least one big difference between an actor and a director?
What are: Directors are the spearheads or take the leadership role over actors who often are followers; directors often have a lot more responsibilities than actors; actors are in charge of being characters, while directors are in charge of the overall production.
200
Describe how AGE can impact how you move AND talk. (I am looking for the couple of examples I have on mine)
MOVEMENT: Slower, walking with a cane or more hunched over, shaky, etc.
VOICE: Raspy, lower volume, shakier, slower speed, etc.
200
Below is an example of WHICH conflict type (Hint: Character vs. ___________)
What is CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY?
200
Name 1 DO & DON'T of Theatre Audience Etiquette!
DOS: Clap appropriately, using appropriate emotions appropriately, plan accordingly for bathroom breaks; take off hats; arrive to the theater early.
DON'TS: Use phones; talk during the performance; eat or drink in the theater.
200
Write at least TWO QUESTIONS you could ask about the script/storyline to decipher an overall creative vision.
IDEAS INCLUDE: What is the style of the play? What is the time period? What is the cast size? What line or scene best captures the play for you? What is the climax of the play? What are the most important story telling moments in the play? What are the important exposition and/or plot complications for you? Who’s story is this? What are your impressions of the play? What is the primary mood of the play? What feeling, textures, shapes come to mind? What atmosphere does the play evoke? What piece or style of music best captures the play for you?
300
WHY add or change levels on the stage as a director?
What are: 1. To make the show visually appealing, 2. To ensure everyone can be seen, and/or 3. To add focus to a specific person/group of people/thing.
300
To be heard loudly, proudly, and clearly is defined as this term. (Hint: The whole word is 10 letters)
What is PROJECTION?
300
What THREE kinds of genres is HAMILTON?
What is: Musical Theatre, Historical Play, Tragedy/Dramedy
300
What does respect LOOK LIKE? What does it NOT LOOK LIKE?
LOOKS LIKE: Supporting/uplifting others; Listening & quiet when others are talking, respectfully disagreeing; raising hands when you have a question; following along w/ rules/expectations
NOT: Name-calling; rude comments; pushing and shoving; not following rules (quietness) when Ms. P asks; etc.
300
FREE SPACE: I shared the "Meet the Teacher" document with you all and shared some fun facts about me, like my favorite ________. SO.... What is my favorite musical right now?
ANY ARE ACCEPTABLE: Beetlejuice, The Wiz! Live/ Wizard of Oz, Hadestown, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, OR Dear Evan Hansen
400
NAME the person who USUALLY helps foster communication between ALL actors, designers, etc., calls the show, and holds all documentation for the director. AND tell me why their job is pivotal!
WHO IS THE STAGE MANAGER?
- Importance: Foster ultimate communication, there would be chaos without them.
400
What are AT LEAST TWO steps you can take if a scene goes silent and your scene partners are not giving you anything on stage in improv?
SOME IDEAS:
1. Add something new to the story
2. Wrap up the story/conclude the conflict
400
Freytag's Pyramid of Plot Structure labels 5 total plot points from beginning to end. Name ALL 5 IN ORDER!
What is the 1. EXPOSITION, 2. RISING ACTION, 3. CLIMAX, 4. FALLING ACTION, 5. RESOLUTION?
400
What is ONE goal you PERSONALLY want to accomplish for the next term (EVERYONE IN YOUR GORUP MUST ANSWER OR NO POINTS...)
ANYTHING YOU CHOOSE!
400
Name ONE Casting consideration DO & ONE Casting consideration DON'T?
DOS: Come in with an open mind, be prepared (have an idea of what you’re looking for), be willing to make things up on spot
DON'TS: Use bias (unless it informs you of their work ethic), be disrespectful or unkind when holding auditions, forget that it is nerve-racking to audition!
500
There are FOUR types of directors we've discussed in class. Name ALL four, and which your group personally feels is the best type!
NAME the person who USUALLY helps foster communication between ALL actors, designers, etc., calls the show, and holds all documentation for the director. AND tell me why their job is pivotal!
4 TYPES: Visionary, Improviser, Dictator, & Pusher
BEST TYPE- YOUR GROUP CHOOSES!
500
Every improv scene must have THREE things- what are they?
What are: characters, conflict, and a goal?
500
What genre is THIS play- The Play That Goes Wrong?
What is: farce OR dramedy?
500
I give you all candy every now and then for Candy Crushers- so it's my time to get back at you. What is MS. PEARCE'S FAVORITE CANDY? (I am ONLY accepting the ones on this list)
ANY ARE ACCEPTABLE: Thin Mints, Corners of Brownies and Cake, HUGE Peanut M&Ms, Welch's Fruit Snacks, Trolli Sour Gummy Worms, etc.
500
In ONE word/sentence, describe what YOU believe the creative vision is for this picture's lighting/set.
What is: underwater, night time, lonely/desolate, scary/ominous, "it was a dark and stormy night"?