Renaissance Advancements
What time period was the Renaissance?
1400's
How do we know where upstage and downstage are located?
Based off of where the audience is sitting
What is an ensemble (on stage)
A group of people who sing, dance, and act as a group.
What is the space that is off stage left or right where the audience cannot see the actors.
Backstage
What is it called when a stage has an incline in it and is higher toward the back of the stage and lower toward the audience?
Raked Stage
The actor's POV
What is an ensemble (in class)?
A group of people who work together to complete something.
What is a speech by one person/actor in a performance or show called?
Monologue
What is the edge of the stage that is usually curved called?
Apron
What is the only space that will stay the same no matter if you move the audience?
Center
Why are ensembles (on stage) important?
They help bring the story to life and add depth.
What is a try out or presentation of an actors materials in hopes of getting a role in a show.
Audition
What musical or movie did we talk about that is relevant to the society it was brought up in?
A Chorus Line or Dont Look Up
Why are stage directions important?
They allow the director to communicate to the actors where they need to be on stage
Why are ensembles (in Class) important?
It helps the group of people work well together and find common ground.
What is the place where the audience sits while watching a show called?
House
What is the frame that is around the stage and makes a "Picture Frame" around the performance?
Procenium Arch
Where did this idea of Stage Directions come from?
A Raked Stage
Give an example of a tv show we talked about that has an ensemble based show?
Modern Family, Friends, Stranger Things, ETC.
What is it called to speak loudly and clearly so that you can be heard at a distance?
Projection