Tackling (the) Terminology :)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- This is a term Ms. P says all the time when people do not face their body to the audience when performing...
What is CHEATING OUT?
This is the driving force of a story and can be problems between a character and themselves, others, and things.
What is CONFLICT?
In looking at puppetry's uses and purposes throughout various cultures, what is ONE similarity ALL CULTURES have in common?
What is ENTERTAINMENT?
Define the term "projection" in theatre- what does it mean to project?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- In a character vs. self conflict type, who/what is the obstacle?
What is YOURSELF/the fears/negative thoughts you have?
How far back does pantomime go in history?
What is WITH CAVE MEN/STONE AGES?
Explain how tech and dress rehearsals are SIMILAR AND DIFFERENT.
SIMILAR- Both occur last week(s) before performance with notes afterwards; full run through with some tech either way
DIFFERENT- Tech is a full run-through with everything but costumes & makeup; whereas dress is FULL everything including costumes and makeup.
Define the term "stakes." What does it mean?
Stakes- What a character stands to gain/lose if they don't OR do achieve their goal.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- Aristotle identified six different elements that make up a good drama. Rank them in order (spectacle, plot, diction, character, thought, music).
1. Plot, 2. Character, 3. Thought, 4. Diction, 5. Music, 6. Spectacle.
A _____ ________ is done during the audition process OR script writing process where actors read sides or a full script for the first time to test chemistry and overall acting skills. (Hint: C.R)
What is a COLD READING?
What are some tactics you'd use (remember: to _(action verb)_) if you were trying to convince someone to give you their Takis. (AS LONG AS YOU'RE ABLE TO EXPLAIN IT & IT MAKES SENSE YOU'LL RECEIVE POINTS)
IDEAS: To bribe (I'll give you $3 if you give me your takis); to promise (if you give me them now I'll give you some later); to push/plead (PLEASE PUHLEASE I NEED IT); etc.
Identify and describe the difference between all FOUR types of props.
Costume props are items you can put on you/wear, hand props are items you can hold or use, decorative props are all used/put around the space to make it more realistic, and scenic/set props are for big, multiple uses (like appliances, couches).
What is MOVEABLE?
You and your family are in a snow storm and the power has gone out and you are starting to run out of food. Break down this scene using the Stanislavski method (objective, stakes, tactics, obstacle(s))!
1. Objective- to survive/get the power back on
2. Obstacle- snow storm; no power
3. Stakes- Lose life (hypothermia) or starve
4. Tactics- Call a friend; backup generator option; get help
What is the BEST and LEAST favorite part/step of a play production (from beginning to end) IN YOUR OPINION? Everyone in your group must answer for points.
YOU ANSWER...