Intro to Theatre
Fill in the blank:
Theatre is a collaborative art form that uses ________ performers to tell a story.
"Live"
Define Rate
The speed at which you speak
When was theatre invented?
Primitive/Caveman Times
What is a Gel? (50 pts)
What is a Gobo? (50 pts)
Gel: Colored sheet to change color of light
Gobo: Metal frame to change the light's texture
What is 1 common makeup allergy that is NOT latex?
Preservatives
Fragrance
Dye
Talc
What is blocking?
Movement on stage
Inflection prevents _____________ speech.
Robotic
The Medieval Times are also known as the:
1. _________________
2. _________________
Middle Ages
Dark Ages
What is Foley?
Using everyday materials to recreate sounds
Describe how to achieve Old Age makeup.
Using contour and highlight to add to the places where the face would naturally age.
Fill in the Blank:
Arena: All
Thrust : Three
__________ : One
(Spelling won't count against you)
Proscenium
Define pantomime
Acting without dialogue
Name one Elizabethan Playwright that is NOT Shakespeare
Ben Johnson
Christopher Marlowe
What is the purpose of a Soundscape?
Establish a particular environment/setting
Fill in the missing one:
What can costume tell about a character?
1. Wealth
2. Gender
3. ___________
4. Time Period
5. Age
Climate
What is an ensemble?
Group of people working together towards a goal
What story did Pantomime artist Carlos Martinez tell in the Pantomime powerpoint?
The ball grew and grew until he got trapped inside
Fill in the Blank:
The Renaissance was a period of ___________, philosophical, and architectural Rebirth.
Artistic
Name the 3 types of props AND an example of each.
Hand: food, book, coffee cup
Costume: wand, stethoscope, handcuffs
Set: plant, tv, candle
What is an accessory? (200 pts)
Give an example. (200 pts)
Object that contributes to a costume in a secondary manner.
Glasses, Cane, Jewelry, Hat, Gloves
What is the difference between Drama and Theatre?
Drama: for ensemble only
Theatre: for audience
List all 6 voice elements
Rate
Tone
Pitch
Articulation
Projection
Inflection
What was the key difference between Greek and Roman theatre?
Greek: Story
Roman: Spectacle
Fill in the blank:
Ellipsoidal __________ Spotlight (ERS)
Reflector
1. What is straight makeup? (250pts)
2. What is its purpose? (250pts)
1. Enhancing actor's natural features
2. So it can be seen from far away