Theatre Arts 1 Final Review

A movement from one stage position to another is called a _________

Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights, lived and died in Italy, that's why Romeo and Juliet is set in Italy.

If there is a picture of feet facing forward, towards the stage. This is called full front.

The lines of a play spoken by characters.

Resonance is the vibrant tone produced when sound waves strike the chambers of the throat, head, nose, and mouth.

Spontaneity means without forethought.

Moving each body part in smooth circles.

A situation in which the audience is led to believe that each performance is the first is called _______

What is NOT a form of nonverbal communication?

We are only as strong as our weakest link.

The sound produced when nasal passages are blocked, leaving the voice flat.

Development of an effective voice does NOT depends upon _________

The speed at which words are spoken.

Separating parts of the body for indivdual development and expression.

Mime involves imitating physical action.

A play that deals with treating characters and situations in a humorous way.

Character interpretations which are not in a script but are supplied by an actor.

Towards the audience.

The plot structure is the initial incident, the continual action, the climax, falling action, and conclusion.

Body language is nonverbal or physical communication.

The turning point in the play

An offspring of pantomime that conveys abstract ideas.

What is the appropriate way to show appreciation for the performers/presenters?

Series of events following the climax.

Any action other than movement performed on stage, such as picking up a book.

Communicating without words.

The vibrant tone produced when sound waves strike the chambers of the throat, head, nose, and mouth.

The series of events following the initial incident in a play.

The first event in a play from which the rest of the plot develops.

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

Explanation of events that occured before the action of the play begins.

The relative highness or lowness of the voice.

It is appropriate to wave to your friends and family in the audience if they wave to you first.

A small movement made by an actor as another actor is crossing in front of him/her

The purpose of gestures is to express an idea through language.

When is the appropriate time to check your cell phone or leave during a performance?

A play in which the protagonist fails to acheive desired goals or is overcome by opposing forces.

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

Moving each body part one at a time.

When working in groups, it is best to:

A speech delivered by an actor alone onstage that reveals the character's innermost thoughts.

Items used to complete a set; this includes furniture.

Exposition is the information put before an audience that gives the where, when, why, and who facts of the play.

Variety in pitch.

Rehearsals are for rehearsing, so it's not important to be prepared.

A set of three related plays is called _________

Where is Downstage Center

The art of acting without words.

The selection and pronunciation of words and thier combination in speech.

Why is it important to not talk during a performance/presentation?

What is NOT a type of mime exercises?

To make up lines, usually to cover up a mistake

The first actor.

To move from one position to another on stage

Professional improvised comedy that developed in Italy during the Renaissance is called ___________

Pausing before you continue with your next line; you let the laughter die down but not out completely.

The Russian actor/director who wrote his theories of techniques of vocal and bodily expression.

Nasality occurs when vowel sounds are forced through the mouth.

The unnatural way,which a person responds to stimulus-the body responds without the brain is called, motivated sequence.

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

An element of plot that refers to the untangling and resolution of complications is called __________.

The sound of a particular voice

The name given to Stanislavski's approach to acting.

When critiquing a performance, you should be respectful and constructive.

The actors movement on stage.