Actors Toolbox Building Blox
Terminology Words & Stuff...
Review & Get-to-Know-U
TEACHER FACTS
100

This is ONE of the elements of the actor's toolbox that uses movement, facial expressions, and body language in order to help tell stories/be characters. (Hint: 4 letters)

What is the BODY?

100
Identify and define ONE job in theatre that you have learned so far in class. 

EXAMPLES: ACTOR (performs stuff), PLAYWRIGHT (writes stuff), DIRECTOR (leads stuff), DESIGNER (makes stuff), etc. 

100

What is ONE thing you have learned from this class so far? (EVERYONE CAN ANSWER, BUT ALL MEMBERS MUST RESPOND)

YOU ANSWER...

100

This art encore teacher has a dalmation doggie named Olive and is obsessed with Dr. Pepper (yuck)! (She is also one of Ms. Pearce's besties)

DOUBLE JEOPARDY 

Who is Ms. Morgan?

200

Describe what it means to have CONCENTRATION as an actor. Give me 1 example/meaning!

Not breaking character, staying focused/present in the scene, pre-setting props, etc. 

200
DEFINE the term "cheating out!" What does it mean to cheat out?

Facing your body/shoulders/feet toward the audience; a way for the audience to fully see you and not allow you to be hidden. 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: TELL ME ONE GOAL YOU HAVE FOR TERM 2 IN MY CLASS. 

YOU/YOUR GROUP ANSWERS...

200

Ms. Pearce has SO many favorite musicals that rotate periodically, but only one has a special place because it was the first one she saw on Broadway. What is the name of the musical? (HINT: Said this morning) 

What is Wicked?

300

Ms. Pearce is not working well with her partner on stage, and often shuts down ideas given during a scene. Which of the toolbox elements is NOT being followed here?

What is COLLABORATION?

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY:  Shrek in Shrek the Musical is an example of a character vs. ____________ conflict type. 

What is CHARACTER vs. SOCIETY?
300

What is the difference between performance and audience etiquette? Tell me 1 key difference each WITH 1 example. 

PERFORMANCE: For actors; cheat out; project; pre-set props; etc. 

AUDIENCE: For watchers; no talking, stay seated, etc. 

300

This 7th grade social studies teacher has been a teacher here for over 15 years and originated the legend of Sarah the ghost at Sun Valley. (And also taught a few teachers here)

Who is Mr. Legare?

400

This is ONE of the methods that aims to explain why we keep the "magic" onstage alive as actors, and why you have to play pretend in order to perform well. (Hint: I)

What is IMAGINATION?

400

The Freytag's pyramid of Plot Structure aims to show a FULL beginning middle AND end! There are FIVE total terms from beginning to end- what FIVE plot structure terms are they?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution!

400

Which of the four dramatic styles is YOUR favorite to watch/see/view: naturalism, surrealism, expressionism, symbolism? 

(ALL GROUP MEMBERS MUST ANSWER FOR POINTS)

EVERYONE ANSWERS FOR POINTS...

400

THIS 7th grade science teacher was a former theatre arts K-12 instructor for over 10 years. 

Who is Ms. Price?

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are the SIX elements of the actor's toolbox. (HINT: V., B., M., I., Con., Col.)

WHAT ARE: Voice, Body, Mind, Imagination, Concentration, Collaboration?

500
This man made a 4-part method of terms, aiming to make theatre seem more "natural." His name is named after the method- the ____________ method! (Hint: starts with an S) 

Who is STANISLAVSKI?

500

Describe TWO expectations/rules in Ms. Pearce's class. 

IDEAS: Follow voice levels, be respectful/open minded, use appropriate language and behavior, make a Smartpass, embrace creativity and collaboration! 
500

This 6th grade social studies teacher is left-handed and knows how to snow ski and BONUS- was one of Ms. Pearce's teachers when she went to SVMS. 

Who is Ms. Plumley?