Roles in Theatre
The person who supplies the money in a production
What is a producer?
What are the qualities of a proscenium stage?
Picture frame stage
Apron
Audience on one side
What is etiquette?
The way you're expected to act/behave in a specific setting.
An _________ is a group of people who work together and focus on succeeding as a whole.
What is an ensemble?
True or False: An ensemble prioritizes the success of an individual over the whole group.
False
The person who determines blocking, casts the show, creates the "vision"
What is the director?
What are the qualities of a black box theatre?
Black walls/floors
Cheap/affordable
Movable chairs
What is an example of GOOD audience etiquette?
Turning your phone off before the show
Clapping when it's appropriate
Sitting up straight in your seat
Speaking loudly with supported breath
What is projection?
Think of one of the ensemble building activities we have done this semester. How did it help us build a better ensemble?
Collaboration in Silence: Nonverbal Communication
Zip Zap Zop/Counting: Focus and patience
Balloon: Teamwork
Find Someone Who/Slideshow Presentation: Learning more about each other
The person who communicates with the audience and oversees the front of house crew
What is the house manager?
Which type of stage has the audience seated on THREE sides
What is an example of GOOD etiquette for a performer?
Memorizing your lines
Coming to rehearsal on time
Communicating effectively and positively with your castmates
Speaking clearly so people can understand you
What is articulation?
How can we create a good ensemble in theatre?
By encouraging each other
By working together
By communicating with each other
Other variations may be accepted
The person who assists the director by taking notes, communicating with people, and coordinating backstage during a show.
What is a stage manager?
Which type of stage creates a catwalk?
What is a traverse stage?
Why is it important to have good theatre etiquette?
To create a safe environment for everyone to learn together.
A signal for something to happen
What is a cue?
Why is it important to build a good ensemble in theatre?
Encourages inclusivity (including everyone)
Creates teamwork
Emphasizes equality as a team
Creates a positive environment
The person responsible for designing the physical settings onstage
What is a Set/Scene Designer
What type of stage do we have at Salisbury High School? Tell me why.
What is a proscenium stage.
What can we do in our class to create proper theatre etiquette? What behaviors/expectations can we exhibit?
Listen to directions
Work politely with classmates
Take notes
Practice your part
What is blocking?
What is something we can do better in this class to create a better ensemble? Give an example.
Responses may vary. Need to give reasoning and an example.