UNIT 1: ENSEMBLE
This word describes a group of performers working together as one team.
What is an ensemble?
The written conversation between characters in a script.
What is dialogue?
This play takes place primarily in the backyard of this character.
Who is Troy Maxson?
The decade and place where hip hop culture began.
What are the 1970s in the Bronx, NYC?
What are movies and tv shows?
Listening, supporting others, and staying focused onstage are examples of this quality.
What is collaboration (or ensemble behavior)?
These tell actors how to move, react, or use the space. (HINT: When writing scripts, they are in parenthesis and italicized)
What are stage directions?
The decade in which Fences is set.
What is the 1950s?
The four main elements of hip hop culture.
What are DJing, MCing, Breakdancing, and Graffiti?
What are 3 of the 5 stage directions?
upstage, downstage, stage right, stage left, center stage
This means reacting truthfully to what your scene partner says or does. In order to speak and continue a scene you have to do this.
What is active listening?
The problem or struggle that drives the story forward.
What is conflict?
Troy’s past career path(occupation/job) that deeply affected his attitude toward life and his family.
What is professional baseball?
This style of dance focuses on footwork, freezes, and floor work.
What is breaking (or breakdancing)?
What Musical did Memorial do this year?
What is zip, zap zop?
This part of the script tells where and when the scene takes place.
What is the setting?
This object in the play becomes a symbol of responsibility, protection, and emotional barriers.
What is the fence?
This decade of Hip-Hop/R&B emphasized mainstream Hip Hop on Soul Train. (HINT: Think about popping, locking, and the running man)
What is the 1980's?
What are the 4 roles in mafia?
mafia, townspeople, doctor, detective.
Define an ensemble.
To work together and think about the entire group not just as an individual.
This shows what characters are feeling or thinking without directly saying it.
What is subtext?
What branch of the military did Cory join when he left the house?
What is the United States Marine Corps.
Name 2 of the 5 dances Ms. Jordan taught for the 2000's.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Dougie
Soulja Boy
Walk it out
Harlem Shake
This is the idea of making something up on the spot, without previously knowing it.
What is improvisation(improv)?