Renaissance and Medieval
Mumming, revels, interludes and pageants were all part of ________
What is medieval theatre?
A genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone
What is comedy?
A feeling of the character that helps add meaning.
What is emotion?
Main two ways to develop tone in theatre.
What are lighting and sound?
Most important part of characterization and helping development.
What is dialogue?
The playhouses where these shows took place were generally built with timber and plaster, and were three stories high.
What is Renaissance Theater?
A genre of drama based on human suffering and, mainly, the terrible or sorrowful events that befall a main character.
What is tragedy?
How the audience can see an artwork, such as a theatrical play, as an artwork.
What is aesthetic distance?
Emotions portrayed by dark lighting.
What is sad or tense?
Traits, emotions, and actions.
What is character expression?
Embroideries, fringes, slashings, puffs and paddings are all examples of ______
What are props used in medieval theatre?
The personality and character an artist adopts in performance.
What is persona?
Taking on another's emotion in the present moment.
What is empathy?
Difference between mood and tone in theatre.
What is consumer feeling vs artist feeling
Used to give more information about the character and show how certain traits of character were developed.
What is backstory?
Swords and daggers, goblets and plates, candles and torches are all examples of _______
What are props used in Renaissance theater?
Comedy is a genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone while tragedy is a genre of drama based on human suffering and, mainly, the terrible or sorrowful events that befall a main character. This is an example of _______
What is the difference between comedy and tragedy?
When you or others disengage or disconnect from other people's emotions.
What are disconecting emotions?
A musical vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
What is a tune?
Something a character does on stage that can help develop character emotions and give movement to the story.
What is actioning?
Renaissance drama tends to be more accessible and enjoyable for modern audiences due to its increased focus on character development and plot.
What is the difference between Renaissance and Medieval theater?
This word from the Greek theatron which means “a place of seeing.”
What is etymology?
The actor creating life, purpose, and recreating a story.
What is the importance of emotion in theatre?
The way something is done in theatre, usually specific to an artist or community.
What is style?
Something every character has that helps give the character a meaning or reason.
What is motivation?