Elements of drama
How many E.o.D's are there?
13
Which convention is most strongly associated with Epic Theatre?
Verfremdungseffekt (Alienation)
How does the use of colour in lighting contribute to meaning?
Reinforces meaning and provides context for feelings/emotions
20
Act out a 10-15 second scene showing me alienation
This element is the setting and circumstances of the dramatic action - who, what where and when
Situation
A motif in drama is best described as what?
A repeated symbol, image, or idea that helps develop themes
What is the purpose of stagecraft elements?
To communicate dramatic meaning
What style am I?
A japanese theatrical tradition known for highly stylised acting, movement, makeup, costume, music and presentation
Kabuki
Act a 10-15 second scene using fluid characterisation
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This element refers to the way that ideas and feelings are expressed dramatically
language
What is an example of intertextuality?
A character quoting Macbeth in a Contemporary play
Are short video's a stagecraft element?
No
What style am i?
Theatre that uses performance to investigate, challenge or provoke ideas about political and social issues
Contemporary Political Theatre
Act a 10-15 second scene showing the convention of Aside
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What is the purpose of the Elements of Drama
To create dramatic action and meaning
Minimalism
Hair messy, clothing dangling, rapid lighting, fast music, constantly grabbing stuff on stage
What am i?
A style that combines different texts, images, sounds, stories or performance fragments to create a new dramatic work
Collage Drama
In a group perform a 30-45 second scene using both chorus and stylised movement
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Name all the elements of drama
Role, relationship, focus, situation, language, contrast, place, space, tension, mood, character, symbol, time,
A story that moves between different times, events or locations.
Non-linear structure or Episodic
List all the stagecraft elements
What style am i?
A style that presents a world where conventional logic, communication and meaning may break down.
Theatre of the Absurd
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