Directing
What is the director's job?
Tell actors what to do, etc.
What catastrophic event sends Dorothy to the land of Oz?
A tornado
Proscenium, Thrust, Open Air, Theater in the Round
The most important muscle in abdominal breathing is the ________ .
Diaphragm
Also known as the Resolution, is the final part of a Story in which the parts of the plot are explained or resolved.
Denoument
What is blocking?
Movement on stage
What did Addaperle gift to dorothy for killing the Wicked Witch of the East
Magic Slippers
What does "Deus de Machina" mean?
Machine of the Gods
The highness, or lowness in relation to the voice is referred to as _________ .
Pitch
What is the main character called?
Protagonist
What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
In a monologue, the character speaks to someone else. In a soliloquy, the character talks to themself.
What kills Evilenne?
Water
Who is credited as creating the first actor; a kypokrite?
Thespis
The act of controlling loudness. When you are on stage, your director may ask you to _________. This means that you increase volume so that the person in the last row can hear you.
Project/Projection
Also known as first plot point, the character experiences a conflict which sets the story into motion.
Inciting Incident
What is dialogue?
a conversation between one or more characters
Where is Dorothy from?
Kansas/Omaha
An emotional release in which the audience member feared that they would face the same fate as the protagonist
catharsis
The lips, the teeth, the tongue.
The Moment in a story When the Protagonist feels Like All is Lost. At this Point the objective may or may not be possible.
Crisis
What is a cast list?
A list of actors that will act in a play or film.
How did the Wiz first get to Oz?
A hot air balloon
A wagon used to bring actors onstage. Usually used after a violent scene to reveal the body.
Ekkylema
These 3 cavities constitute the vocal resonators:
Mouth, nose, throat
The most intense moment for the character. The character will experience an "unforseen" change or twist in the plot.
Climax