Theatre History & Misc.
the ancient civilization credited with inventing theatre as we know it
What is Ancient Greece?
using your voice and/or body movement to portray a character in a story
What is acting?
the physical aspects of a play production designed to help tell the story visually
What are technical theatre elements?
the era of musical theatre history when musical theatre was at it’s peak of popularity and it was part of every day culture in the US
What is the Golden Age of Broadway?
character, relationship, objective, where they are
What is CROW?
used in theatrical design to visually represent specific things about the character, the setting, or to set the tone of the play
What is color?
an actor’s version of a job interview
What is an audition?
say yes!
What is the number one rule of improv?
a group of actors working together
What is an ensemble?
the first actor
Who is Thespis?
lines being recited in unison as a group
What is choral reading?
the process of using a combination of physical and vocal techniques to put become “someone else” to help tell the story
What is "getting into character," or characterization?
The standard or code of behavior that people should adhere to when attending a theatre performance
What is audience etiquette?
one is recorded and edited for later viewing and the other is performed in the moment for a live audience
What is the primary difference between theatre and film?
the person responsible for running the production during performances and being the link between actors and technicians
What is the stage manager?