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a review for our theater appreciation final #study
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1
A Plot is defined as?
An arrangement of events & order of scenes in a play
Narrative accounts of what people do
2
––––––– is to create a costume from scratch in a costume shop.
build
create
make
built
3
What are the Three Challenges of Acting?
Physical Acting
Synthesize & Intergration
All of the Following
Inner Truth (making character believable)
4
Tamora promises revenge, Tamora then orders WHO to rape Lavinia?
Titus
Her sons; Chiron and Demetrius
The emperor: Saturninus
Her slave/baby daddy: Aaron
5
What are the 3 different types of directors?
Stage Sound & Lighting
Traditional, Auteur & Postmodern
6
A Thrust Theatre has seating on how many sides?
two
as many as you desire
tow mater
three
7
A Traverse Theatre has seating on how many sides?
it's a runway
twenty
2
3
8
Each member of the audience brings much more than their mere presence. What do they bring?
Knowledge about the play and playwright
Awareness of the social and physical world of the play
Knowledge of personal memories & personal expectations
all of this stuff
9
In Elizabethan Theatre William Shakespeare was one of the playwrights. Who were the other 2?
Ben & Kerry
Ben & Henry
Sally & Marx
Christopher Marlowe & Ben Jonson
10
The starting point, or the foundation, of all Traditional Director’s work what?
The script
The cast
11
What is the preferred sequence of the rehearsal process before preview & performance?
script, movement, make up tech.
Read through,blocking,development, Polishing,technical,dress
12
A Story is defined as?
Narrative accounts of what people do
An arrangement of events & order of scenes in a play
13
What is Pantomime?
a noisy actor
low-key miming. acting without words
a presentation; relies on physical movement not speech
a still actor
14
– is when the costume designer chooses a costume from an inventory.
tugging
pulling
lifting
15
What is Multifocus Theatre?
no focus
the action of the play is in several areas simultaneously.
one focus
there more than one playing areas
16
What are three questions that should guide a critic on the judgment on a play?
Have the intentions been achieved?
What is being attempted?
Was the attempt worthwhile?
all of these
17
The Spine of the Drama is what?
The main action
The goal
The primary objective
none of the following
18
Who is considered to be the 1st realistic playwright in the Modern Theatre?
Christopher Marlowe
Henrik Ibsen
no one
Ben Jonson
19
The critic must have a thorough background in theater; includes what disciplines?
Theater skills, past plays, and movies
Theatre history, acting, directing, & theatre design.
yes
20
In what type of theatre do actors not break the 4th wall?
Presentational
Realistic
Representational
Non-realistic
21
What type of Theatre set-up was The Crucible set it?
arena
thrust
none of the following
black box
22
What is the difference between chronological or non-linear piece?
no difference
Chronological the events are in non-linear pieces.
Chronological: events are in order. Non-linear: they are not
Chronological: events aren't in order. non-linear: they are
23
––––– is the overall bulk or weight of Scenic elements.
lb
weight
gram
Mass
24
What is the difference between Realism or Non-realism?
Realism: real life. Non-realism: would not happen in life
no difference
they are the same
Realistic: not real life. Non-realism: would happen in life
25
------ is the shadings and contrast of color combinations.
Color
hue
shade
26
List Konstantin Stanislavski acting exercises.
Relaxation, Concentration, Observation, Inner Truth,Specific
emotional recall, ensemble
27
What are the 4 steps you can take before attending a play as an audience member?
Research the Producing Theatre.
Research, social-political philosophical world of the play
Research the Playwright.
Research the play. (reviews, summaries, cliff notes)
28
Tell me about The Elizabethan Playhouse
an outdoor stage in front of a "palace"
Outdoor theater with an open stage & three levels Spectators
A stage that is improvised space is found.
29
What was Shakespeare's Famous Theatre named?
The Globe
The World
The Golden Globe
The Elizabethan
30
the technician who patterns, pin’s and drapes the fabric to fit individual actress perfectly.
Draper
Pinner
31
Where did performances take place in Greek Theatre?
outside
by a lake
no where
inside
32
Musicals are almost always what type of theatre?
non-realism
slice of life
realism
naturalism
33
An Arena Theatre has seating on how many sides?
3
idk man being creative is hard
all around ( 4 typically)
1
34
These individuals are charged with being “antisocial”, “subversive”, or “enemies of the state”.
activist
artist
terrorist
Kanye
35
____ is the outline or silhouette of elements on stage.
segment
Line
point
36
What is the subject of all the plays?
animals
people
mistakes
the gays
37
What kind of microphone is highly directional and is aimed at a distance at a specific area?
Shotgun Mic
Pistal Mic
Boom Mic
Normal mic
38
What is a Found Space Theatre?
set stage for performances
A stage that is improvised where ever suitable space found
39
Which dramatic devices are considered hallmarks of non-realism?
Musical theater
Nonlinear Timeline
Pantomime
Soliloquy
40
Who was the “Father of Emotional Recall”?
Konstantin Stanislavsky
Lee Strasberg
Boris
none of the following
41
Creating a Character require 4 major steps. What are they?
Read and Analyze the play Find Super objective
Outer/Inner aspect
step
step
42
A "Slice of Life" style of performance pieces is also known as what?
realism
presentational
representational
naturalism
43
A Black Box Theatre has seating on how many sides?
as many as you want
3
1
25
44
The biggest difference between Acting in Life Versus Acting on Stage is what?
Acting on stage & Acting in life has no difference
Acting on stage is genuine: Acting in life is scripted
Acting on stage has a script: Acting in life is genuine
45
––––– is the balance and arrangement of elements.
harmony
organizing
plotting
Composition
46
When the scenery is skeletal although the characters are realistic, this is an example of what?
Selective Realism
Heightened Realism
Non-Realism
realism
47
In which century was Gas the main source of illumination?
18th
17th
16th
19th
48
–––––––– is the feel projected by surfaces and fabrics.
outline
shadow
Texture
felt
49
What is Allegory?
A hidden meaning, or a moral
myth and legend.
a short story
Representation of theme; symbolic characters acting & other
50
Special attention to Fantastic creatures. How does this apply to the costume designer?
it doesn't apply
They make an outfit that is imaginative & symbolic qualities
51
is the technician who sews all the costumes.
Sticher
sower
52
A Proscenium Theatre has seating on how many sides?
as many as you wish
one
two
three
53
Expressionism can be defined as what?
the actor giving outward expression to inner feelings
the tech giving outward expression to inner feelings
54
What is a Triple Threat?
a 3-time felony
a producer-designer- technician
Gambino
an actor-dancer- singer
55
What are the Hallmarks of a postmodern production?
help I'm running out of bad answers
unfamiliars, cross-gender, multicultural casting
Deconstruction, abandonment of a narrative in a theatre
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
56
Anyone who creates a theater piece faces the same challenge. What are they?
Limited Time & Space.
Incentives & Motives.
ALL of this stuff
Opposing & Balanced forces.
57
What is the main purpose of a Raked Stage?
to rake leaves
to show the ranking of actors
To make the actors visible to the audience
