Putting the ConTEXT in ConTENT
Characterization Station
Playwriting Problemos!
Commedia, Improv, & Stages OH MY!?
Review & Get-to-Know U
100
Filling in the blanks of a scene helps the audience to know WHAT (I am looking for 1 out of the 5 examples I have)?
EXAMPLES: What's happening in the scene (situation), where they are (location), who the people are (characters) & their relationship with one another, their objectives/goals in the scene, and/or how it should make the AUDIENCE feel/think.
100
The difference between someone's voice tone and pitch.
Tone relates to the emotions you are feeling/showing in the voice and pitch relates to how high OR low your voice sounds.
100
Playwriting can start with a single ____ or thing that can tell us the location, characters, the mood, and even hint at the emotion. (HINT: 4 letters)
What is an idea?
100
This is a type of acting style that is done without any prior planning, rehearsing, or scripts.
What is improvisation?
100
This is a type of rehearsal done in costumes and all elements to get the actors prepared BEFORE the performance to get FINAL feedback! (Hint: 2 words- we also did this the day before our contentless scene performances)
What is a dress rehearsal?
200
This is a term that describes things characters do or say to achieve their goal or get what they want/need. (Hint: 6 letters)
What is a tactic(s)?
200
The _________ in which someone is relates to their PHYSICAL/MOVEMENT condition or ailments they may have, like limping, feeling sick/sore, and more. (Hint: 9 letters, starts with a "c")
What is their condition?
200
(WONKA raises his left hand and pulls out a shiny golden ticket chocolate bar, handing it to CHARLIE)
THIS is an example of what in script writing? (Hint: It shows what characters DO; 2 words)
What are stage directions?
200
This is a type of character that is based on cliches of that time period or location that is based off of harmful stereotypes. (Hint: 2 words- farces also use them)
What is a stock character?
200
This is a type of rehearsal done a week before final performances to run purely the technical elements of the show moment by moment. (Hint: 2 words)
What is a tech rehearsal?
300
What is the difference between a comedy and farce?
Farce uses stock/stereotyped characters and/or is more exaggerated comedy.
300
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.
300
Write out a line of dialogue in its PROPER structure. Just one!
EXAMPLE
NAME: Line of dialogue!! Wow, did you get it right?!
300
Where is Ms. P's desk on the stage? Describe the specific stage direction it is placed at. (Hint: Use the wall *notes* as your guide & be specific- 2 words)
Where is center right? (Also acceptable is downstage right)
300
What is a goal for yourself for next term in my class? (i.e. stay more focused, participate in class, get a 85% or above, etc.) (EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP MUST ANSWER)
YOU ANSWER...
400
The 5 conflict types are Character vs. ___________. (Name all 5)
What are the following: Character vs.
- Nature, Supernatural, Character, Self, and Society?
400
To be heard loudly, proudly, and clearly is defined as this term. (Hint: Think about the "L"; the whole word is 10 letters)
What is projection?
400
FREE SPACE (No one gets points)- How are you doing today? Thumbs up, middle, or down.
YOU ANSWER.
400
Name the 3 main stock character categories. (Hint: Think crybaby Flavio, cheap Pantalone, and trickster Columbina)
What are the following: 1. Masters (Vecchi), 2. Servants (Zanni), and 3. Lovers (Innamorati)
400
Feedback is NOT what? (I am looking for 1 of the 6 ideas I personally have)
Feedback is NOT: biased, just praise, meant to put you down, insulting, unhelpful, unconstructive, etc.
500
The 4 prominent elements in the Stanislavski method. (HINT: Think spiderman; O.O.T.S.)
What are the following: 1. Objectives, 2. Obstacles, 3. Tactics, and 4. Stakes?
500
Describe some ways in which you would move and talk to your parents if you just got grounded and were angry about it. (Use specifically voice tone & volume, movement eye contact and sentiment/emotions)
VOICE: Agressive/passive aggressive tone, louder voice, maybe mumbling, faster speed, etc.
MOVEMENT: Hands crossed, directly making eye contact, stomping out of anger, hand in fists/over head, etc.
500
THIS is a pyramid that attempts to show a complete story for a script in regards to a play's PLOT structure. (3 answers are acceptable)
ANY ARE ACCEPTABLE: Freytag's Pyramid, Elements of Plot Structure, Exposition through Climax through a Resolution, etc.
500
Describe the stage DIRECTION & POSITION you are in if you are in the middle of the stage and are facing directly in front of the audience with your whole body.
Stage Direction: Center Stage
Stage Position: Full front
500
Which of the type of genre do you prefer the most and WHY? (Comedy, farce, tragedy, and drama) (EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP MUST ANSWER)
YOU ANSWER...