Vocabulary
DEFINITION:
a deliberate performance created by live actors and intended for a live audience, typical making use of scripted language.
Theatre
This element is the first element described in Aristotle's Poetics.
Plot
Which type of theatre is defined by a big frame-like arch?
Proscenium Theatre
Moving towards the audience means an actor is moving ___________.
This artist designs the setting, locations, or visual environment for a play.
Set Designer
DEFINITION:
the written text of a play.
This element is defined by the reasoning behind a character's actions, or the "why."
Thought
Which type of stage has audience seating on 3 of the 4 sides of the stage?
Thrust Stage
When facing the audience, who's right and left determines the locale of stage right and stage left?
The actor's.
This person finds the financial investors, hires the director and production staff, sets the budget, and pays the bills for a theatrical production.
The Producer
DEFINITION:
a performer who uses their voice, body, and emotions to embody characters in live stage productions.
The Actor
Rhythm of Speech
Which type of stage is a painted room with flexible seating?
Black Box Theatre
On your grid, please label upstage center.
(the bottom middle box on the answer sheet)
This kind of designer may use a wig to alter the facial look of an actor.
Hair/Make-Up Designer
DEFINITION:
the Greek god of theatre and wine.
Dionysus
This element is modernly known as "dialogue."
Diction
Which type of theatre is similar in shape to a hockey or basketball stadium?
Arena Stage
On your grid, please label Downstage Right.
(the top right box on the answer sheet)
This person is completely in charge backstage during rehearsals and performances. They are known as the "director's right hand man."
Stage Manager
DEFINITION:
a frame-like structure separating the stage from the audience.
Proscenium Arch
Why is there a specific order for these six elements?
Because each element requires the one before to work dramatically.
In a proscenium theatre, what is the part of the stage in front of the proscenium arch called?
The apron
On your grid, please label House Center Left.
(the middle right box on the answer sheet)
Within the six areas of design, one designer might have to complete the job of another or work very closely with another. Name two designers who would work closely together.
(Set, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Hair/Make-Up, Props)
Set & Props or Costumes & Hair/Make-Up