Unit 1
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
What is semiotics?
This type of theatre aims to make the audience think critically.
What is Epic Theatre / Brechtian Theatre?
A form of theatre that starts by interviewing people.
What is Verbatim Theatre?
Consider lines, curves, angles, and arches.
What is shape?
Literally translates as 'fun'. By presenting a serious subject in a funny way, it makes the audience laugh, and then question why they laughed.
What is a "spass"?
Tthe study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behaviour, communication, and social interaction.
What is proxemics?
A made-up story based on a historical background with character names.
What is a historical fiction?
To respect the interviewees and reflect their feelings faithfully; To reflect the authenticity of the event
What are the purposes of speaking word-for-word in Verbatim theatre?
Performers' hands stay connected to each other in this performance
What is Chair Duet?
Create multiple locations by dividing the stage; Show power dynamics between characters; More interesting for the audience
What are the benefits of creating levels on stage?
A collage of images to show the style, aesthetics, vibe, and feel of your stage designs.
What is a mood board?
Use of gestures to show the power status and attitudes of a character
What is Gestus?
Ask Yes/No Questions; Be distracted; Ask misleading questions to get the answers you want; Ask offensive or sensitive questions
What are the Don'ts in an interview?
What are Expand and Shrink?
Deliberately setting the action of a play in the past in order to draw parallels with contemporary events
What is historification?
A simple sentence on the message the director wants to bring out in the production.
What is a Director’s Concept Statement?
One actor plays a few roles
What is multi-roling?
A play structure that includes flashback and memories.
What is non-linear structure?
Actors start the physical movements at a different time
What is Canon Movement?
Live performances of the current social issues during the Great Depression
What is the Living Newspapers?
Distribution, movement, colors, intensity.
What are the 4 controllable qualities of lights?
The techniques suggested by Brecht have this effect on the audience.
What is Estrangement effect / alienation effect / Verfremdungseffekt (V effect)?
Ms. Ting names it ABAB structure.
What is juxtaposition?
What is Machine?
Physical theatre technique - All performers start at the same time but at a different count of 8.