Gothic Horror
Costume Design
Fairytale
Set design
Random
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Name 3 elements of the Gothic Horror genre?
supernatural forces, dark, foreboding, gloomy, grotesque, monstrous, fear, terror, tragic hero, violence, revenge, light/darkness, suspense, tension, unanswered questions, ghosts
100
Why are comstumes important?
They convey messages, show status, power/no power, subtext, feelings
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Name 3 techniques of Fairytale theatre
Exaggeration and stylisation, elaborate costumes and stageing, music, singing and sound effects are crucial, puppetry and masks, audience interaction (break fourth wall, asides, soliloquies, transformation scenes
100
What is a traverse stage/space in theatre
100
What is an aside?
When the performer speaks to the audience, but is 'unheard' by the other performers.
200
Who is the main protagonist of Frankenstein and who does he meet near the end of the story?
Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton (the explorer)
200
Why can the colour or texture of a costume be important?
Colours can attract, repel, advance, recede, stimulate or quiet, feelings, atmosphere
200
name 2 moral lessons of Wicked
prejudice (judging others on looks or bacground), friendship, bullying, ambition, right and wrong, two sides to every story
200
What is immersive theatre and how is it different from traditional theatre?
The set is typically inside a building that the audience may move through the stage settings, interact with the props, or observe the actors at their own pace, their interference has no bearing on the story or the performers except in rare instances.
200
What is meant by subtext in performance of a character?
Subtext refers to a deeper meaning of a character and is not explicitly communicated to the audience. The audience notice the subtext of a character by observation and paying attention throughout a play.
300
What era was Frankenstein written and what was prevalent at the time?
Victorian era and superstition
300
What stage crafting did the Lion King production use a lot of?
Puppetry, masks, mood lighting, music, beading, feathers, adorment (jewellery)
300
Inregard to Fairytale theatre, director Tilly Grimes said: "We have the ________ version, and we have the ________’ version,”
Disney version, Grimms' version
300
Who gets final say of a production and why?
The director and its because the production and performance is based off their 'vision'
300
What is a soliloquy? and what is its purpose?
It is a character speaking their thoughts aloud when on stage. This is to reveal their thoughts to the audience and build tension
400
Who is the real monster of Frankenstein and why?
Victor Frankenstein, he played God, he created another being and abandoned it, relinguished responsibility of the creature. Any other good answers will be considered
400
What is the purpose of a production poster?
Attract attention quickly
Communicate the content/feel/vision of the play
Present production information clearly
400
Name three conventions of Fairytale theatre
Narration, stock characters, moral lessons, happy endings (or neat endings), fantasy elements (magic, fairies, talking animals etc)
400
The immersive theatre production: Sleep No More (by PunchDrunk), what did the audience have to do?
The had to wear masks
400
What is a tableaux?
freeze frames, or also known as still images
500
Name 3 themes of Frankenstein
Creation and responsibility.
Isolation and loneliness.
Revenge and Justice.
The nature of humanity
Ethical boundaries and science
Tragic consequences
500
The cats is a musical and you can tell by the eyes
500
How is the film The Wizard of Oz related to Wicked and what was the moral lesson?
Wizard of Oz was the prequeal of Wicked and the lesson is that "stop being what others expect you to be and simply be who you are", dont get "stuck on the yellow brick road" and blaming others for your circumstances, dont expect something "magic" to happen to fix/change your problems
500
What is stagecrafting? and name 3 aspects
Stagecrafting is considered the 'bones' of a production. its includes; set Design, lighting, sound design, costume designs, props, decor, makeup & hair, stage management, technical directions, budget management, backstage management, rehearsals, cue calling, safety, special effects, projection and multimedia
500
What is the difference of a soliloquy and a monologue?
A monologue is a long speech delivered by a character (the other characters hear it) and a solioquy is a character speaking their thoughts aloud for the audiences benefit (the other characters are not aware in scene)