Drama Final Exam Review

Items carried onstage by an actor

Roles that are slightly less prominent than the leading roles but no less important

Which of the following is NOT known for his Greek tragedies

Which areas would be considered downstage?

A young female lead between the ages of sixteen and thirty

This culture built their theaters into the side of hills and have perfect acoustics

The Importance of Being Earnest is usually considered a

A speech in which an actor, alone onstage, thinks aloud, sharing thoughts with the audience.

The Greek god who was honored by the dramatic contests that began in the sixth century B.C.

Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide... is most likely be considered

A stage on wheels that was used by the medieval guilds of the 14^th century

A type of theater that uses seemingly meaningless dialogue to explore the theme of chaos.

In which style of theater would the height and placement of props be most challenging?

The author of Three Penny Opera; he developed the emotionally detached Epic Theater

What would describe the stage position for #6?

An unvaried speaking tone or lack of inflection

The word tragedy is reference to

Commedia dell’Arte were improvised from scenarios, which were plot outlines interwoven with

Where would you be more likely to see a play by an up-and-coming young playwright's new play?

A stage floor that is sloped upward, away from the viewers

The voice modulation that suggests calmness, decisiveness, or steadiness of purpose

A play that teaches moral principles through characters who personify abstract qualities.

High comedy that focuses on the pretenses of a segment of society – usually the upper classes.

An ad-lib is

The strength, force, or intensity with which a sound is made.

Consonant made when mouth is closed, forcing air through the nose; ie, the m in move.

The main characters in a play are

This Greek tragedian wrote Oedipus Rex and Antigone

The setting and other visual elements that help convey a particular interpretation of a play.

The dominant style of twentieth-century Theater that presents life as it actually is.

A type of play that is thoughtful and is based on complex human emotions and conflicts.

The actor who developed a theory of acting known as “The Method”

The voice modulation to change the meaning of a word

Type of drama that presents virtuous heroines & flawless heroes in happily ending love affairs

A letdown in a play when the audience has built up anticipation for an event that never happens

Early Chinese drama incorporates men & women actors to perform drama, song, dance, and ballet

The term for words whose sound suggests their meaning; for example, boom or crash.

A term that applies to new and experimental art styles

This type of play is intended to be read rather than performed

A type of drama that deals with a social problem, such as racism; often called a problem play.

Words or actions that are signals to all onstage that something is about to happen or be said

A young male lead between the ages of sixteen and thirty is referred to as

Consonant produced when the air passage narrows and friction results; i.e., the f in foot.

This term is used to describe a character’s weakness or error in judgment.

The stage technique where an actor turns at the waist with his or her face toward the audience

Items placed onstage for use by the actors

The art of imitating real-life actions without using words.

The sound of a particular voice

A play that presents the last week of the life of Christ

This structure frames the stage, separating it from the auditorium.

What is the stage position of #2?

A brief biography an actor may write of his or her character

The vowel sound in an unstressed syllable pronounced “uh”

A role in a play that is used for comparison against the protagonist

Which of the following would be considered a thespian?

What is required for something to be funny?

An example of stage business would be

Which of the following terms best describes Our Town’s theatrical conventions?

Rate is

The impromptu portrayal of a character or scene without any rehearsal or preparation.

Theorist that broke dramatic situations into 36 different forms.

In Greek Tragedies, this explained the situation to the audience and commented on the action

A lesson or principle taught by some plays.

This type of drama deals with unreal characters, dreams, and imaginary times and places.

Japanese drama uses marionettes with very realistic details, chanting, and music

The person or force working against the protagonist in a play

Waiting for Godot is the most famous example of

What is the stage direction for the dotted line indicated by 10?

Action that is repeated and is a clue to a character’s personality,i.e., peculiar laugh or walk

This Greek philosopher described the key elements of a play

Which numbered areas will an actor walk through if they cross from UR to DL?

The span between the highest and lowest notes that one can reach without straining.

A type of low comedy that mocks a certain person or work, often incorporating caricature.

The setting up of an action with definite hand movements; i.e., the holding a glass.

An element in drama that evokes sorrow and compassion

This Frenchman is one of the best-known mimes in history.

To move from one place to another onstage.

Putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character.

One of greatest playwrights of modern times, author of Pygmalion.

The author of A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler; called the father of realism and modern drama

A role where the actor does not necessarily resemble a character portrayed; archetypal roles.

A type of high comedy; a humorous attack on the accepted conventions of society.

Inflection is

Which of the following should be avoided in improvisation?

The Swiss mime troupe that initiated the use of nontraditional objects in mime.

A silent film star that was a master of pantomime.

These were performed by troupes specializing in comic improvisation and scenarios.

Oedipus Rex would be considered a

To be visible onstage without scene-stealing.

Women first appeared as actors in England during

A role played by an actor who resembles the character being portrayed, as if written for them.

The selection and pronunciation of words and their combination in speech

The main character in a play, whose struggle we follow

Calling attention to one’s presence onstage and diverting attention away from the main actors

Everyman would be an example of a