Conflict Catastrophes
The Broadway Ways
MT Terminology
Ned's Classified: Musical Genre Survival Guide
100
Which conflict type is the MOST common in movies/tv shows/cartoons? HINT: Think Tom vs. Jerry
What is character vs. character?
100
Which musical brought the Jukebox musical genre to international/worldwide popularity (not just American popularity on Broadway)?
Mamma Mia!
100
What is the difference between A scene and A FULL PLOT?
A scene is a part of a whole story, while a plot tells a complete story with scenes.
100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y38ZTJ_pzM4&ab_channel=5thAvenueTheatre
A Chorus Line, which focuses on getting a dancing role on Broadway, is defined as WHICH genre: book, dance, or jukebox?
What is a dance musical?
200
What CONFLICT TYPE is this?
What is Character vs. Character?
200
What happened to Broadway due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020?
Broadway 18-month shutdown! LOTS of people lost jobs from this.
200
Theatrical conventions are actions used by a playwright, director, or actor to help tell a complete _____. They contribute to the performance style!
What is the story?
200
WHY would Beauty & the Beast Jr. be considered a book musical? Name at least 1 reason.
REASONS: Tells a complete story/plot within the musical, strong conflict and clear characters.
300
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is about a hunched man Quasimodo who locks himself away in a bell tower to prevent others from judging him, but constantly longs to be with other people. WHAT CONFLICT TYPE IS THIS? (Hint: There are 2 possible types)
Character vs. Society OR Character vs. Self?
300
Name ONE big-company "monopoly" on Broadway (HINT: Think Aladdin, Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Frozen, High School Musical)
What is DISNEY?
300
What does good vs. bad cheating out look like/mean?
GOOD: Turning your body to face the audience, shoulders/feet facing center
BAD: Completely turning body away from the audience; shoulders/feet facing away
300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU7r-DBTsgo&ab_channel=MJ
What would MJ the Musical by MOST classified as: Book, Dance, OR Jukebox? WHY?
JUKEBOX- It took pre-made/popular songs from Michael Jackson and used it in performance.
400
The Haunting of Hill House is a Netflix show about a family who unfortunately gets forced back together after separating and must confront their ghosts/demons of the past.
WHAT KIND OF CONFLICT TYPE IS THIS?
What is Character vs. Supernatural?
400
WHICH ERA (DECADES) was considered the "GOLDEN AGE" of Broadway? (Hint: 19__s thru 19__s)
The 1940s-1960s
400
Projection means to be heard ______(4 letters) and _______ (5 letters). (HINT: First word starts with an L, second word starts with a C)
Projection-To be heard LOUD and CLEAR!
400
In ALADDIN JR., Al and his 3 friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a Genie who has the power to grant 3 wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of princess Jasmine, Aladdin goes on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. WHICH MUSICAL GENRE IS THIS & WHY?
Book Musical- It is a full story with a complete plot that gets resolved in the end!
500
There are 5 MAIN types of conflict we've discussed in class. Name ALL 5 (HINT: Character vs. ________)
1. Character vs. Character, 2. Character vs. Nature, 3. Character vs. Supernatural, 4. Character vs. Society, 5. Character vs. Self
500
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST REASON BROADWAY HAS CHANGED SO MUCH? (Whatever you respond is fine, but everyone must give a different answer)
ANY ANSWERS ARE ACCEPTABLE: Technology, culture changes, music, art styles, dance styles, COVID-19, theatre limitations/freedom, politics, immigration, etc.
500
Describe the difference(s) between a straight play & musical theatre.
Straight Plays- Mostly focus on the acting & telling the story through dialogue/actions; don't include ALL tech, dance, music, song elements
MUSICALS- Tells a story through dance, singing, dialogue, music, and mostly has all tech elements.
500
Explain TWO (2) ways in which jukebox musicals are different than book musicals.
A FEW DIFFERENCES: Jukebox musicals have pre-made/popular songs & don't need complete stories; book musicals need complete plotlines/stories & have songs made specifically for the performance.