Foundations
Spell this term. This refers to the BUILDING - the place where the art happens.
What is theatER?
"Agents" of the plot. This entity holds the responsibility of driving the plot forward.
What are characters?
A person or group is frozen in a pose. The frozen image appears to be "in action." All of the characters seem to be in movement or doing something.
What is a tableau?
This term refers to the awareness that what you're doing isn't "real," but pretending it is!
The place where theatre can happen.
What is ANYWHERE you have actor, audience, space, story?
This person coughs up the money for the production! S/he has complete and total hire vs. fire power.
What is the executive director/producer?
What is a tragedy?
Anything the audience can "see" on stage. This includes small furniture/props as well as big flashy SFX!
What is spectacle?
The four main types of stages:
What is Proscenium, Thrust, In-the-Round, and Arena?
It is believed that __________ is theatre. Theatre exists in all facets of our lives.
What is everything?
Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, Showers, etc. are all examples of...
What are rituals?
This person(s) is the master organizer of the production process.
Who is the stage manager?
TheatRE has been around for...
What is forever or the beginning of time?
The central "idea" or "theme" present in a play.
What is thought?
A stage where the audience sits on three sides is called a...
What is a thrust?
Six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu.
What is Clue: On Stage?
Hidden Question (worth double points): These are the four main rules of Improvisation.
What is Don't Plan, Specificity, No Blocking, and "Yes and," always?
These people are responsible for drafting and creating ideas for what the world of the play would look like. Every element must be fine tuned before it is built.
Who are the designers?
In order to make theatre happen, you MUST have these four things. They are:
What is actor, audience, space, and story?
This is known as the sequence of events in a dramatic work. Ex. There was a flood, then a fire, then a funeral.
What is the plot?
The type of stage in CHHS' cafetorium is:
What is Proscenium?
The ever-present awareness that what you're seeing or doing in the theatre IS NOT REAL.
What is aesthetic distance?
Name three major life themes in theatre.
Varying Answers include:
Love, War, Generations, Rebellion, Dreams, Values
These people are responsible for executing the plans of the design team; they are carpenters, builders, electricians, artisans, etc.
Who are the members of the crew?
Spell this term. This refers to the artform or the making of theatrical art...
What is theatRE?
Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who made great contributions to science, math, literature, and history. He is known today as...
What is the first teacher?
This type of performance requires the actor to use imaginary props that the audience cannot see. The job of creating the world on stage is much more difficult with this type of performance.
What is pantomime?
This term refers to something that occurs often and has a natural order or steps; most cultures adhere to these rules or ceremonies without objection.
What is a ritual?
These are the reasons we come to the theatre.
What is for entertainment, emotional workout, political/social change, community, and lasting memories?
These people are in charge of seating and checking tickets; they interact and engage directly with the audience.
Who are the ushers?