Stage Areas
The opposite of "Stage Right" is...
House Left
What is the name for the outdoor, bowl-shaped, performing spaces?
Amphitheatre
What is another word for "Audience?"
House.
How was major violence usually presented in Greek tragedy?
It was usually reported or described instead of shown directly
What is the name of the muscle that actors use to project their voice? Extra points if you can spell it.
Diaphragm
The area CLOSEST to the audience is called
Downstage
What are the two main types of plays written and performed by ancient greeks?
Comedies and Tragedies
What are stage directions?
Instructions written into the script for an actor or director
What is a tragic flaw?
A weakness or serious mistake made by an important character.
What does “breaking the fourth wall” mean?
Actors directly acknowledging the audience
The area FARTHEST from the audience is called
Upstage
Which costume piece did the actors wear to show characterization to the audience?
Comedy or Tragedy Masks.
What is blocking?
An actor's movements and body positioning
What usually happens to the important protagonist in a Greek tragedy?
They fall from a high position into disaster.
What BODY POSITION faces the audience completely?
Full front
Why are the areas called "upstage" and "downstage"?
How did ancient greeks project their voices?
By wearing masks.
What is a monologue?
A long speech made by one actor
How do Greek comedies generally end?
With problems being solved or order being restored.
What BODY POSITION is completely tuned away from the audience?
Full Back
What are the wings?
The spaces offstage to the right or left of the acting area
About how long ago did the ancient Greeks invent theatre?
2,500 years ago
What does “cheating out” mean?
Turning your body so the audience can see you
List one theme of greek tragedies.
Common themes included death, family, revenge, loyalty, love, power, pride, fate, and difficult choices.
What type of people were the only ones allowed to perform in Greek Theatre?
Men.