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1
What are some characteristics of a black box theatre?
can be arranged in various configurations
flexible/open space
no fixed seating/permanent stage
used for experimental performances
2
What type of comedy relies on exaggeration broad physical humor, plot complications, stereotyped characters?
farce
violence
slapstick
satire
3
Comedy in theatre is to entertain and amuse the audience through horror and dialogue.
False
True
4
Who is your professor?
Rodney Scot
Rodny Scot
Rodeny Scott
Roney Scott
5
What is a proscenium or picture frame stage?
(select all that apply)
the proscenium arch
a stage framed by an arch
creating a "picture-frame" view for the audeince
prints a picture to put in a picture frame
6
Chapter 3 is: Creating the Dramatic Script
True
False
7
A stage picture is a visual composition of a scene on stage appears to the audience at any given moment
False
True
8
A thrust stage extends into the audience, with seating on three sides of the performance area.
False
True
9
which is NOT one of the 6 major elements in theater
crowd
script
design elements
theater space
10
what are the 2 forms of structure?
episodic structure
theatrical structure
climax strcture
climatic structure
11
what is the protagonist
the one who the story is about
yourself duh
main character
the opponent of the antagonist
12
Chpt. 1 is called: Theater is EVERYWHERE
True
False
13
Choose the 3 parts essential in theater
exposition
resolution
conflict
finale
14
what is a run-through
when the readers go through the entire play in order, without stopping
running through the lines as a cast together
reading the lines of the entire play as a cast together
when the cast goes through the entire play in order, without stopping
15
Ready for a freebie question?
False
True
16
What is it called when the stage is in the middle?
arena stage
fixed stage
platform stage
center stage
17
What does the term “spine” refer to in theatre?
the backbone of the production
a character’s desire or motivation, usually expressed as a verb
a protagonists desire or motivation, usually expressed as a verb
a antagonists desire or motivation, usually expressed as a verb
18
What type of comedy usually deals with
everyday family situations and is most commonly seen in modern tv sitcoms?
Family Comedy
Humorous Comedy
Modern Comedy
Domestic comedy
19
The fly loft is the space above stage where scenery, curtains or lights can be raised and hidden using ropes and pulleys
True
False
20
The _____ of theater is the relationship between the _____ & the _____.
soul, audience, perfomers
heart, performer, audience
heart, audience, performer
soul, performer, audience
21
What does "rake" mean in theatre
upward slope of the stage floor away from audience
clean up after the performance has concluded
decrease visibilty for the audeince
used to improve visibility or position scenery at an angle
22
What does “pace” mean in a theatrical performance?
Refers to acceleration at which a performance is played
The beat of the music in the play
How fast the performers are moving individually
Refers to the speed at which a performance is played
23
What are characteristics of a comedy?
usually ends happily
humorous
always have a romantic plot
focuses on amusing situations
24
The major difference between theater and TV/Film is
one is recorded
theater
theater is live
the audience
25
The fly loft is used to make people fly on stage for certain scenes.
True
False
26
What does the term “melodrama” mean
?
rhythmic drama
song drama
music drama
lyrical drama
27
A critique/reviewers leaves bad reviews after not seeing a play.
True
False
28
choose 3 aspects of a script (again)
develop dramatic structure
create the antagonist
determine the focus
establish pov
29
Casting is the process of assigning roles to performers in a production.
False
True
30
Blocking: patterns & arrangement of performers’ movements onstage in relation with respect to one other and stage space.
True
False
31
What does the term "genre" mean in theatre, and where does the word originate from?
A latin term that means different types of plays.
A french term that means categories or types of plays.
A latin term that means categories or types of plays.
A french term that means different types of plays.
32
What type of comedy relies on dramatic forms of comedy such as wit, irony, and exaggeration?
slapstick
violence
farce
satire
33
how many essentials of dramatic structure are there?
4
3
6
5
34
Who are your PAs
Nathaniel
Nathan
Aylin
Aileen
35
choose 3 aspects of a script
creating dramatic characters
the title
selecting the specific subject of the play
establishing purpose
36
What is Chpt 2 called?
The Performer and Audience
The Audience
The Performer
The Audience and Performer
37
What are the three forms of comedy in theatre?
satire
slapstick
melodrama
farce
38
Technical rehearsal: the designs and technical elements like lights, sound, and set, brought together with performance.
False
True
39
What is it called when the stage is elevated with no proscenium?
Platform Stage
Aren Stage
B stage
wagon stage
40
What are characteristics of a tragedy?
deals with universal or moral themes
Romeo & Juliet
serious
usually ends unhappily
41
What is it called where the stage had a low platform and is on wheels, allowing the entire stage to be moved.
Mobile Stage
Coach Stage
Wagon Stage
Platform stage
42
What are the campus colors?
Green/Sage
Yellow/Mustard
Red/Burgandy
Blue/White
43
What type of comedy relies on physical activity often in violent nature?
farce
satire
slapstick
violence
44
What is it called when a theatre had an open space with no fixed seating?
black box theatre
open theater
platform theater
amphitheatre
45
What are the 3 art forms
visual arts
language arts
performance arts
literary arts
46
What are the characteristics of an arena stage?
stage surrounded by audience all around
theatre-in-the-round
used by the Greek
it's an arena
47
What is the “fourth wall” in theatre and what does it do? (pick 2)
the wall behind the stage known as the fourth wall
imaginary wall between the audience and actors
the audience is the fourth wall
gives illusion that the audience is looking into the real room
48
Auditions are tryouts held for performers who want to be considered for roles in a production.
True
False
49
What is the main responsibility of a director in a production?
visual appearance
pace
style
charcters
50
A dress rehearsal has: __, __, __, as if it were a public performance.
audience
technical effects
costume
scenary
