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Character Dev.
Who wrote this?
WILD BAG
100
What your character does throughout the course of the play?
changes
100
What is the information that is implied but not stated by a character?
Subtext
100
What is another name for rising action?
complications
100
Who wrote "A Doll's House"?
Henrik Ibsen
100
What is the information implied but not stated by a character?
subtext
200
What is one thing you should pay attention to as an actor?
What other actors say about your character
200
What is it called when the characters and/or situations are exaggerated or depart from real life?
nonrealistic play
200
What is the problem or struggle that the plot is built around?
Conflict
200
Who wrote "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
Shakespeare
200
What is the change of attitude or circumstances the characters may experience?
a major shift
300
What is the emotional texture of a play?
mood
300
What is this called when the audience looks and listens in on the action through an imaginary wall?
fourth wall
300
What is speaking directly to the audience?
Stage Illusion
300
Who wrote "Cyrano de Bergerac"?
Rostand
300
What are the last few words of the speech of the character that precedes yours?
Cues
400
What are the five elements of the play structure?
Conflict, Rising Action, Turning Point, Falling Action, Resolution
400
What are the last few words of a speech that precedes your own called?
cues
400
What kind of play imitates real life?
Realistic play
400
Who wrote the play "Far Away"?
Caryl Churchill
400
What occurs the minute you begin saying your lines?
Cue pickup
500
What should you be sure to keep "high" throughout the play?
performance energy
500
What is another name for falling action?
denouement
500
No matter what size your role, you will need to do what in detail?
Develop your character
500
Who wrote "The Actor's Nightmare"?
Christopher Durang
500
What college did Mrs. Crites go to?
University of Central Arkansas - GO BEARS!