Stanislavski & Me
Theatre Terminology
Props/Sets/Costumes Oh My!
100
Sandy's house was standing in Spongebob's way from being able to achieve water and survive. What is this term called in the 4-part method?

What is an obstacle?

100

THIS is a term that means to be heard loudly and clearly in theatre. (Hint: Starts with a P)

What is PROJECTION?

100

How does the location/time period inform your set/scenery pieces?

ANSWER: It helps to give you clues as to what the location may look like (colors, class system, things needed in the space, art styles, time period). 

200

What is a likely objective for a cat stuck in a tree?

EITHER ONE I WILL TAKE: To get down safely/to survive/to get out of the tree. 

200

Define the term cheating out? What does it mean to cheat out in theatre?

Facing body to audience. 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What kind of hand prop would represent the holidays/Spring Break for you? WHY? 

YOU ANSWER... 

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are two common TACTICS to convince your parents to let you go to a concert?

What is: promise to do the chores, beg them, make a deal that you'll buy the tickets if they let you go, etc. 

300

What is the term for silent acting?

What is PANTOMIME?

300

Describe at least TWO considerations to think about when designing any technical elements. (I have FIVE options on here)

OPTIONS: Price/budget, materials, time, amount of people needed to complete it, the weight, etc. 
400

Constantin ____________ is the man who created the Moscow Theatre in Russia and designed the 4-term method to allow actors to be more "real" onstage.

Who is STANISLAVSKI?

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are the 5 conflict types we've discussed in class?

What are: Character vs. Character, Nature, Self, Supernatural, Society?

400

The difference between props and set pieces is that sets are not _________! (Hint: 8 letters)

What is MOVEABLE?

500

DEFINE ALL FOUR TERMS of the Stanislavski method: Objectives, Stakes, Obstacles, Tactics. 

Objectives- Goal, want/need

Stakes- Something a character stands to gain/lose

Obstacles- Standing in a character's way

Tactics- Strategies or things done to achieve goal

500

This is a man that came up with the 6 most important elements of drama (Hint: Starts with an A)

WHO is Aristotle?

500
Tell me ALL four prop categories.

(HINT: D.P., S.P., C.P., & H.P)

What are: Decorative Props (Set Dressing), Set Props, Costume Props, & Hand Props