Show:
Elements
Purposes
Theatre Jobs
Theatre Jobs Part 2
Misc.
100
What are the 3 elements of Drama?
Literary, Technical, and Performance
100
The scary/weird costumes in HMS's Alice in Wonderland are an example of what purpose?
Artistic Expression
100
Who is the producer?
Ultimate authority. Gets the rights to perform the play; hires directors, designers, actors and crews; Leases theater; gets money for the plays.
100
Who is the director?
Leader of the production team; Coordinates work of designers, actors, and crew to tell the same story; Leads rehearsals.
100
What is the difference between theatre & theater?
Theatre is the subject Theater is the place
200
All of the following are literary elements of drama EXCEPT Rising Action Character Theme Audience
Audience
200
The fact that there are multiple Harry Potter movies is an example of what purpose?
Passing on the Tradition
200
What is the box office in charge of?
Selling tickets.
200
What is the Property Master in charge of?
Responsible for design and construction of all decorative and functional props used in a production.
200
What is the difference between set & setting?
Set is the physical representation on stage. Setting is where the events are taking place.
300
When an actor sings on stage, what kind of contribution is this to the play?
Performance
300
If you were to cry during a production of Phantom of the Opera, this would be an example of what dramatic purpose?
Sharing the Human Experience
300
What is the Artistic Director in charge of?
Selection of plays, directors, actors and designers. In charge of any artistic decisions.
300
How does a stage manager's job change from rehearsal to performance of a play or musical?
Assists director during rehearsals, and is responsible for all back-stage activity after the show opens. Calls the show.
300
Draw and label the three stages of theatre
Arena, Proscenium, and Thrust
400
What's the difference between plot and theme?
Plot is what it is about (storyline) Theme is what it means (message)
400
When you are playing house or with dolls when you were a little kid, that is an example of what purpose of theatre?
Recreation
400
What is the technical director's job?
Head Techie. Supervises everything that has to do with the set (design, construction) during rehearsals and performances.
400
What is the managing director in charge of?
Handles the business functions of the producer such as contracts, box office management, fund-raising and ticket sales.
400
What is the difference between a purpose of theatre and an element of theatre?
Purpose is why you do it. Element is how you do it.
500
List the 6 parts of the technical element.
Set Lights Sound Props Costumes Make-up
500
What are the four purposes of theatre and define them.
Recreation - for fun/entertainment Artistic Expression - to convey thoughts, ideas, and emotions Passing on the Tradition - Storytelling Sharing the Human Experience - Making the audience feel.
500
What is the Scene Shop Foreman's job?
Master carpenter. Responsible for construction, mounting and rigging of the scenery. Supervises carpenters and scene shop.
500
What is the Master Electrician's job?
Supervises lights - hang, focus and maintenance. Responsible for all lighting equipment and their upkeep.
500
Draw and label the plot structure
Exposition Inciting Action Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution