Week 1
Expressive bodily movements such as waving the hand or shrugging shoulders is an example of these
Gestures
The meaning behind the character's line in a scene is known as
Subtext
This stands in the way of the actor
character's obstacle
The use of ____ means the modulation of the voice; changing the pitch or tone of the voice. This helps an actor show emotions and convey meaning.
inflection
Simba avenges the death of his father, the king, who was killed by his uncle.
Songs include Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata, Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
The Lion King
He was the Greek person who is credited with being the first actor.
Thespis
This is the difficult task of matching actors who audition to the available parts.
Casting
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama
Protagonist
How can your relationships in life help you with your characters on stage?
You can use them to make sure your emotions are more realistic
A mysterious disfigured musical genius lives under the Paris Opera House, and kidnaps the lead Soprano Christine to sing his music.
Song include The Music of the Night.
The Phantom of the Opera
In which of the following ways does pantomime communicate most effectively to the audience
Use of gestures, costume, movement, and makeup
To ad-lib, or invent dialogue and actions without a script or rehearsal is to this
Improvise
Please _________, Jane. I cannot hear you at the back of the auditorium.
project
Which response represents the best reason for vocal warm-ups?
It strengthens the vocal cords in a safe manner
A princess who dreams of becoming human, falls in love with a human, and makes a magic deal with a sea witch to be with him.
Songs include Part of Your World, Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl
The Little Mermaid
Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution typically are known as this.
Plot Structure
These elements best differentiate theatrical presentations from presentations through film?
A theatrical presentation is in person
Teamwork, collaboration, listening, communication, and the ability to adapt and problem-solving are all these.
transferable skills of improvisation
Greek Theater has its beginnings in religious ceremonies to the god ______ (the god of wine and fertility).
Dionysus
The story of a simple thief who tries to win the heart of a princess, helped by a Genie and a magic lamp.
Songs include One Jump Ahead, Fried Like Me, A Whole New World
Aladdin
Ceasing to maintain the illusion that the actor’s portrayal and the written part are identical is to do this
Break Character
Why would the director have actors wear a coat on stage for a production set in a colder environment even though the play is being performed in a warm environment?
Wardrobe matches the intent of a scene.
If a character walked onto stage with low shoulders, their head down, what mood do you think they are in?
Sad
This is the person responsible for the direction of the actors in a play, that is, the one who determines such matters as the tempo, interpretation, and the blocking of the actors.
director
Seymore gets a strange and mysterious plant that causes him much success. Unfortunately it requires human blood! Oh, the Horror!
Songs include Grow For Me, Feed Me, Suppertime
Little Shop of Horrors