comedy and tragedy
in this genre of play, the protagonist usually faces a sad or serious ending.
what is tragedy?
in this type of play, characters often find themselves in absurd situations, and humor comes from physical comedy, mistaken identities, and exaggerated actions.
what is farce?
this genre of play typically focuses on the relationship between two lovers, often with challenges or misunderstandings they must overcome.
what is romance?
this type of theatre combines songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to tell a story, often with large production numbers.
what is musical theatre?
what is the tool used in old timey theatre to make a slap or punch sound?
what is slapstick?
in this genre, the protagonist usually faces a lighthearted or humorous ending.
what is comedy?
this genre often relies on exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and improbable situations to create dramatic tension.
what is melodrama?
puppetry often involves these types of figures, which are manipulated by hand, string, or rods to act out a story.
what are puppets?
this is the term for a spoken section of a musical, where dialogue moves the plot forward between songs.
what is dialogue or book?
this is the term for a physical comedy performance style that uses exaggerated facial expressions, body movements, and minimal speech to convey humor.
what is mime?
in tragedy, what usually causes the protagonist to have a tragic ending?
what is a fatal flaw?
in melodrama, the plot often revolves around this type of conflict, where the hero must overcome evil forces to restore moral order.
what is good vs. evil?
this type of puppetry involves using light to cast the shadows of figures onto a screen.
what is shadow puppetry?
what is the collection of songs in a musical called?
what is a score?
what is the element of physical comedy that involves making movements and actions over-the-top?
what is exaggeration?
when and where were comedy and tragedy born?
what is ancient athens, greece?
in farce, what is a common element where characters engage in rapid movement and action, sometimes resulting in absurdly improbable outcomes?
what is slapstick?
in a romance play, this often symbolizes the emotional bond between the characters, representing love, commitment, or the hope for a future together. for example, a ring, a vow, a kiss, etc.)
what is a symbol of love?
this part of a musical involves choreographed movement that helps tell the story or emphasizes the emotional tone.
what is dance or choreography?
who is the silent film actor most famous for his physical comedy, bowler hat, and tiny mustache?
who is charlie chaplin?
what is the theatre symbol for comedy and tragedy?
what is two masks?
Melodramas typically have a clear good guy and bad guy, where the good guy’s virtues are exaggerated, and the villain’s flaws are overblown. What are these characters referred to as?
what are stock characters?
true or false: the experience of watching puppets takes effort from both the puppeteers and the audience?
what is true?
this is the term for the musical accompaniment that supports the vocal performances and often includes instruments like piano, orchestra, or a small band.
what is the pit or the orchestra?
this is the type of physical comedy where the character reacts in an overly dramatic or slow way to a surprising or unexpected situation.
what is a delayed reaction?