This document provides an introduction to theatre terminology and quotes about appreciating theatre and the process. It defines terms related to various theatre roles, technical aspects, rehearsal procedures, and performance elements. It also shares quotes from theatre professionals about the art of acting, the collaborative nature of theatre, and the importance of ideas and passion in the field. The goal is to help readers understand and engage with the theatre process.
Theater involves live performances that are carefully planned to create drama. It can appeal to sight or hearing. Theater originated from the Greek words for "to see" and "to do". There are various types of stages including proscenium, thrust, arena, and flexible spaces. Key theater collaborators include performers, directors, designers, producers and stage managers. Directing involves interpreting the script. Stage directions are defined differently depending on the stage type. Theaters have technical areas like scene shops, dressing rooms and lighting booths. Arenas convert to stages but retain elements like dasher boards around the floor.
The document discusses the definitions of art and theatre. It defines art as a skill, act of beauty, and human expression that selectively recreates reality. Theatre is defined as a "seeing place" where a performance takes place. Drama tells stories about people in conflict. Both theatre and drama are live, about human beings, and collaborative art forms. Common categories of theatre discussed include commercial, historical, political, experimental, and cultural theatre. The document contrasts how art challenges audiences and examines life critically, while entertainment aims to gratify and indulge without intellectual demands.
Theatre can reflect and promote cultural diversity in several ways. Theatre of identity promotes a particular culture's traditions and point of view to both cultural insiders and outsiders. Examples include Yiddish theatre in New York and plays chronicling the African American experience. Theatre of protest objects to dominant cultures and demands that minority voices be heard. Cross-cultural theatre mixes cultures to find understanding, like plays adapting Native American perspectives. Keeping diverse theatres alive ensures healthy cultural debate in a society.
The document discusses different types of performance spaces that can be used for theatre, including proscenium, thrust, arena, flexible black box, found, and site-specific spaces. It also outlines different categories of theatre based on their commercial nature, size, and professionalism, such as Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional, educational, community, and amateur theatre.
This document provides an overview of many types of theatre, including comedy, tragedy, and absurdism. It discusses various forms of comedy like high comedy, low comedy, farce, domestic comedies, and comedies of manners. It also covers tragedy and the concept of the tragic hero. Additionally, it summarizes forms of theatre like expressionism, epic theatre developed by Brecht, and the theatre of the absurd developed by playwrights like Beckett and Ionesco. Finally, it briefly touches on other theatrical traditions from around the world such as Sanskrit drama, Peking opera, Japanese theatre, Islamic shadow theatre, and more.
The document provides humorous descriptions of the roles and abilities of various people involved in theater productions:
1) Producers are portrayed as having superhuman abilities while actors have more mundane and flawed abilities.
2) A stage manager is described as being more powerful than God, indicating they have ultimate authority over a production.
3) The descriptions parody how responsibilities decrease as you go from producers to chorus members, with chorus members depicted as barely functional.
This document provides definitions for various filmmaking terminology related to camera techniques, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and general terminology. It defines common shots and angles used with cameras like close-ups, establishing shots, and low angles. It also defines editing techniques such as continuity editing, cross-cutting, and jump cuts. Sound terminology like diegetic, non-diegetic, and sound effects are defined as well. Mise-en-scene elements such as lighting, costumes, and location are also defined. Finally, it provides definitions for general film terminology like protagonist, antagonist, and conventions.
Theater involves live performances that are carefully planned to create drama. It can appeal to sight or hearing. Theater originated from the Greek words for "to see" and "to do". There are various types of stages including proscenium, thrust, arena, and flexible spaces. Key theater collaborators include performers, directors, designers, producers and stage managers. Directing involves interpreting the script. Stage directions are defined differently depending on the stage type. Theaters have technical areas like scene shops, dressing rooms and lighting booths. Arenas convert to stages but retain elements like dasher boards around the floor.
The document discusses the definitions of art and theatre. It defines art as a skill, act of beauty, and human expression that selectively recreates reality. Theatre is defined as a "seeing place" where a performance takes place. Drama tells stories about people in conflict. Both theatre and drama are live, about human beings, and collaborative art forms. Common categories of theatre discussed include commercial, historical, political, experimental, and cultural theatre. The document contrasts how art challenges audiences and examines life critically, while entertainment aims to gratify and indulge without intellectual demands.
Theatre can reflect and promote cultural diversity in several ways. Theatre of identity promotes a particular culture's traditions and point of view to both cultural insiders and outsiders. Examples include Yiddish theatre in New York and plays chronicling the African American experience. Theatre of protest objects to dominant cultures and demands that minority voices be heard. Cross-cultural theatre mixes cultures to find understanding, like plays adapting Native American perspectives. Keeping diverse theatres alive ensures healthy cultural debate in a society.
The document discusses different types of performance spaces that can be used for theatre, including proscenium, thrust, arena, flexible black box, found, and site-specific spaces. It also outlines different categories of theatre based on their commercial nature, size, and professionalism, such as Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional, educational, community, and amateur theatre.
This document provides an overview of many types of theatre, including comedy, tragedy, and absurdism. It discusses various forms of comedy like high comedy, low comedy, farce, domestic comedies, and comedies of manners. It also covers tragedy and the concept of the tragic hero. Additionally, it summarizes forms of theatre like expressionism, epic theatre developed by Brecht, and the theatre of the absurd developed by playwrights like Beckett and Ionesco. Finally, it briefly touches on other theatrical traditions from around the world such as Sanskrit drama, Peking opera, Japanese theatre, Islamic shadow theatre, and more.
The document provides humorous descriptions of the roles and abilities of various people involved in theater productions:
1) Producers are portrayed as having superhuman abilities while actors have more mundane and flawed abilities.
2) A stage manager is described as being more powerful than God, indicating they have ultimate authority over a production.
3) The descriptions parody how responsibilities decrease as you go from producers to chorus members, with chorus members depicted as barely functional.
This document provides definitions for various filmmaking terminology related to camera techniques, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and general terminology. It defines common shots and angles used with cameras like close-ups, establishing shots, and low angles. It also defines editing techniques such as continuity editing, cross-cutting, and jump cuts. Sound terminology like diegetic, non-diegetic, and sound effects are defined as well. Mise-en-scene elements such as lighting, costumes, and location are also defined. Finally, it provides definitions for general film terminology like protagonist, antagonist, and conventions.
Theatre is both a building where dramatic performances take place and the performance art that occurs within it. It comes from the Greek word "theatron" meaning seeing place. Drama refers to the written script and actions of a play. Theatre involves live performance before an audience and includes elements like actors, costumes, and setting. It is a collaborative art form that brings together various roles and occupations to create a live experience for viewers.
Theatre plays an important role in society by allowing self-expression, sharing history and culture, and promoting higher thinking. Many playwrights use drama to reflect contemporary society and teach lessons, creating catharsis and community for audiences. While television rose, theatre has continued as entertainment and an artistic medium, with plays often exploring social issues and human emotions.
Chapter 4: Experiencing and Analyzing Playsgarrets
This document discusses how theatre artists manipulate audiences through group dynamics, suspension of disbelief, and aesthetic distance. It also covers levels of participation in theatre, etiquette, going to see plays, criticism, freedom of speech exceptions, and censorship throughout history. The key elements that theatre criticism should address according to Goethe are what the artist is trying to do, how well they did it, and if it is worth doing.
Theatre refers to live performances seen by an audience, while drama refers to the written text or actions of a play. Theatre can mean both a building where performances take place as well as the overall theatrical arts including architecture, design, and production. Different theatre architectures include proscenium, thrust, arena, and black box theaters. Theatre is a collaborative art form that requires performers, an audience, and a performance space. It involves impersonation by actors to bring a scripted drama to life for an audience through rehearsed live performances.
Week 4 CCC Part 4 Template4A. Goal Reflection and Revision .docxjessiehampson
Week 4 CCC: Part 4 Template
4A. Goal Reflection and Revision
Original Goal (from Part 1E):
Updated Goal:
Rationale:
4B. Behaviors Brainstorm
4C. Behavior Description
Behavior 1
· 4C1. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
Behavior 2
· 4C1. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
(Add more behaviors as needed.)
4D. Description Revision
4E. Final Behavior List
Final Goal (Updated Goal fro 4A):
Specific Behaviors (4C):
Statement of Behaviors:
THE ACTOR
-a brief chat-
WHAT IS ACTING?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD ACTOR? WHAT TOOLS ARE USED?
https://youtu.be/nyoWmkhRyp8
A Few Schools of Thought…
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
STANISLAVSKI
“the art of experiencing”
-taking on the life of another
STRASBERG
“The Method”
-psychological aspects
ADLER
-harnessing imagination/action
-thought ”The Method” was unsafe
MEISNER
-importance of impulse/instinct
-”truth above all”
CHEKHOV
-physical manifestation
-use body to show character’s inner life
PRACTICAL AESTHETICS
-what is the essential action?
-the actor’s primer
HAGEN
-applying own experiences to circumstances
-”realism above all”
SPOLIN
-for directors as well
-importance of play/improvisation
THE “DEFINITION” OF ACTING
“Acting is
living truthfully
under imaginary circumstances.”
-Meisner
What does the actor do?
Brings life and character to the text.
Attempts to create a full, truthful, three-dimensional character.
Attempts to understand the psychology of their character.
Why do I do what I do?
What do I want?
What is in my way?
What is at stake?
SIDEBAR:
WRITE DOWN YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW/PLAY/MUSICAL
Who is your favorite actor/character in it?
Why?
Tell your pal next to you.
NO JUDGING. DON’T BE A JERK.
HOW DOES THE ACTOR DO IT?
OBJECTIVE – TACTIC - OBSTACLE
1. Objective
What does the character want?
"I want to ______".
Super-objective: throughout show.
Objective: smaller goals throughout
Bigger objective = higher stakes
2. Obstacles
That which is in the way of getting what the character wants.
For example:
The other person’s feelings
Your own self esteem
Society
Money
The environment
A bear.
3. Tactics
HOW we go about getting what we want
By _______ing
Complimenting
Scolding
Seducing
Joking
Guilting
TACTICS & OBSTACLES EXAMPLE
https://youtu.be/u4Je2WxsqWA
Objectives and Tactics
A change in OBJECTIVE requires a cha ...
The document discusses the importance of the audience in theatre. It begins by explaining that the actor-audience relationship is unique and dynamic, as each performance is influenced by the audience. It then provides a brief history of audiences from ancient Greek/Roman times to modern contemporary audiences. It notes that audience trends have declined in recent decades. The document concludes by outlining some "rules of being a good audience member."
This document provides information about Seattle Shakespeare Company's 2008-2009 season, including productions of The Servant of Two Masters, Henry IV, The Turn of the Screw, The Merchant of Venice, and The Tempest. It also includes biographies of the cast members for the production of The Tempest, directed by George Mount.
This document discusses the relationship between art and entertainment. It defines art as requiring active viewing that challenges audiences and examines life to potentially create social change. Art promotes self-examination and transcendence. In contrast, entertainment makes no intellectual demands and aims to gratify audiences without leading to criticism or significantly impacting society. While entertainment reflects existing views, art expands experience by introducing new perspectives through the artist's frame of reference.
The document discusses different genres and elements of theater. It defines theater as a live performance art that combines elements of visual and literary arts. The core elements of theater are identified as plot, theme, characters, language, music, and spectacle. Different genres of theater are also outlined, including comedy, tragedy, musicals, operas, and improvisational theater. Examples are provided for each genre. The document also explores experiencing theater in New York City and references works by various playwrights and theorists on defining and understanding theater.
This document contains reviews of three dance performances: James son of James by The Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company, Fame performed by Trent Dance, and Glacier by tilted productions addressing climate change. The reviews provide positive feedback on the performances, noting enjoyable elements like exciting dance sequences and thoughtful messaging, while also pointing out some weaker acting and narrative complexity.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music. It includes elements such as a story, acting, costumes, sets and lighting. Operas typically involve solo arias, ensembles with multiple singers, and recitative to advance the plot. The librettist writes the words and story, while the composer writes the music. Common forms include comic operas with happy endings and tragic operas ending unhappily.
music of grade 9 the opera and its componentsmaiko15
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music. It includes elements such as a story, acting, costumes, scenery and orchestra. There are many roles involved in creating an opera, such as the librettist who writes the words, the composer who writes the music, singers and musicians who perform it, and directors who stage it. Operas are typically divided into acts and include different forms of singing such as arias, ensembles, and recitatives.
This document provides an overview of the key elements of drama and theater. It discusses what drama is, its history, how plays are written, the two main types of drama (tragedy and comedy), Aristotle's six elements of drama, typical plot structures, and both the literary and technical elements involved in theater productions and performances. It also outlines different stage types, common stage directions, theater etiquette, and when it is appropriate for audiences to applaud.
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music to tell a story. It involves many roles, including a librettist who writes the words, a composer who writes the music based on the libretto, singers and actors to perform the roles, a chorus, an orchestra, and a conductor to coordinate everything. Successful operas require a team effort from all involved in the production.
Here are a few key reflections on my experience with theatre this semester:
- I've gained a deeper appreciation for all of the work that goes into a theatrical production. Directing taught me about the immense responsibility of overseeing all aspects of a show from conception to performance.
- Working directly with actors helped me understand how to give clear, thoughtful direction to help bring out their best work. Building trust and finding the humanity in each character were important lessons.
- The technical rehearsal process opened my eyes to the coordination required between all production elements. It's rewarding to see a fully-realized vision come to life on stage.
- Exploring different theatrical styles and conventions increased my understanding of how to craft authentic performances
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music to tell a story. It includes scenery, costumes, lighting, and fully-orchestrated music to accompany the actors as they sing their parts. The key roles involved are the librettist, who writes the words; the composer, who writes the music; and the stage director, who coordinates all of the elements into a cohesive production.
The document discusses the concept of "devised theater" and attempts to clarify misconceptions about what it means. It argues that devised theater is not a style or genre, but rather an approach to playmaking that emphasizes experimentation and flexibility over predetermined creative processes or aesthetic outcomes. The core of devised theater, according to the document, is an openness to considering all possible theatrical conventions and styles and choosing those most suited to conveying the desired message or experience of a given work. It aims to dispel the idea that devised works cannot incorporate traditional techniques or that traditional works cannot take a devised approach.
Analysis Of The Dance Of The Sugar Plum FairyRikki Wright
This essay discusses Trevor Nunn's 1977 production of William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost. It notes that the play was not highly regarded historically but has appealed more to modern audiences. Specifically, the play's unconventional ending, in which nothing is truly resolved, resonates with modern sensibilities. The essay analyzes Nunn's controversial directorial choice to add an opening scene depicting World War I violence, transporting the audience abruptly into the world of the play. This radical alteration of the play's introduction was meant to dramatically change the audience's perception and experience of the work.
Theatre is both a building where dramatic performances take place and the performance art that occurs within it. It comes from the Greek word "theatron" meaning seeing place. Drama refers to the written script and actions of a play. Theatre involves live performance before an audience and includes elements like actors, costumes, and setting. It is a collaborative art form that brings together various roles and occupations to create a live experience for viewers.
Theatre plays an important role in society by allowing self-expression, sharing history and culture, and promoting higher thinking. Many playwrights use drama to reflect contemporary society and teach lessons, creating catharsis and community for audiences. While television rose, theatre has continued as entertainment and an artistic medium, with plays often exploring social issues and human emotions.
Chapter 4: Experiencing and Analyzing Playsgarrets
This document discusses how theatre artists manipulate audiences through group dynamics, suspension of disbelief, and aesthetic distance. It also covers levels of participation in theatre, etiquette, going to see plays, criticism, freedom of speech exceptions, and censorship throughout history. The key elements that theatre criticism should address according to Goethe are what the artist is trying to do, how well they did it, and if it is worth doing.
Theatre refers to live performances seen by an audience, while drama refers to the written text or actions of a play. Theatre can mean both a building where performances take place as well as the overall theatrical arts including architecture, design, and production. Different theatre architectures include proscenium, thrust, arena, and black box theaters. Theatre is a collaborative art form that requires performers, an audience, and a performance space. It involves impersonation by actors to bring a scripted drama to life for an audience through rehearsed live performances.
Week 4 CCC Part 4 Template4A. Goal Reflection and Revision .docxjessiehampson
Week 4 CCC: Part 4 Template
4A. Goal Reflection and Revision
Original Goal (from Part 1E):
Updated Goal:
Rationale:
4B. Behaviors Brainstorm
4C. Behavior Description
Behavior 1
· 4C1. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 1: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
Behavior 2
· 4C1. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C2. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
· 4C3. Behavior 2: In order for me to achieve my goal of …, I will . . .
(Add more behaviors as needed.)
4D. Description Revision
4E. Final Behavior List
Final Goal (Updated Goal fro 4A):
Specific Behaviors (4C):
Statement of Behaviors:
THE ACTOR
-a brief chat-
WHAT IS ACTING?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD ACTOR? WHAT TOOLS ARE USED?
https://youtu.be/nyoWmkhRyp8
A Few Schools of Thought…
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
STANISLAVSKI
“the art of experiencing”
-taking on the life of another
STRASBERG
“The Method”
-psychological aspects
ADLER
-harnessing imagination/action
-thought ”The Method” was unsafe
MEISNER
-importance of impulse/instinct
-”truth above all”
CHEKHOV
-physical manifestation
-use body to show character’s inner life
PRACTICAL AESTHETICS
-what is the essential action?
-the actor’s primer
HAGEN
-applying own experiences to circumstances
-”realism above all”
SPOLIN
-for directors as well
-importance of play/improvisation
THE “DEFINITION” OF ACTING
“Acting is
living truthfully
under imaginary circumstances.”
-Meisner
What does the actor do?
Brings life and character to the text.
Attempts to create a full, truthful, three-dimensional character.
Attempts to understand the psychology of their character.
Why do I do what I do?
What do I want?
What is in my way?
What is at stake?
SIDEBAR:
WRITE DOWN YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW/PLAY/MUSICAL
Who is your favorite actor/character in it?
Why?
Tell your pal next to you.
NO JUDGING. DON’T BE A JERK.
HOW DOES THE ACTOR DO IT?
OBJECTIVE – TACTIC - OBSTACLE
1. Objective
What does the character want?
"I want to ______".
Super-objective: throughout show.
Objective: smaller goals throughout
Bigger objective = higher stakes
2. Obstacles
That which is in the way of getting what the character wants.
For example:
The other person’s feelings
Your own self esteem
Society
Money
The environment
A bear.
3. Tactics
HOW we go about getting what we want
By _______ing
Complimenting
Scolding
Seducing
Joking
Guilting
TACTICS & OBSTACLES EXAMPLE
https://youtu.be/u4Je2WxsqWA
Objectives and Tactics
A change in OBJECTIVE requires a cha ...
The document discusses the importance of the audience in theatre. It begins by explaining that the actor-audience relationship is unique and dynamic, as each performance is influenced by the audience. It then provides a brief history of audiences from ancient Greek/Roman times to modern contemporary audiences. It notes that audience trends have declined in recent decades. The document concludes by outlining some "rules of being a good audience member."
This document provides information about Seattle Shakespeare Company's 2008-2009 season, including productions of The Servant of Two Masters, Henry IV, The Turn of the Screw, The Merchant of Venice, and The Tempest. It also includes biographies of the cast members for the production of The Tempest, directed by George Mount.
This document discusses the relationship between art and entertainment. It defines art as requiring active viewing that challenges audiences and examines life to potentially create social change. Art promotes self-examination and transcendence. In contrast, entertainment makes no intellectual demands and aims to gratify audiences without leading to criticism or significantly impacting society. While entertainment reflects existing views, art expands experience by introducing new perspectives through the artist's frame of reference.
The document discusses different genres and elements of theater. It defines theater as a live performance art that combines elements of visual and literary arts. The core elements of theater are identified as plot, theme, characters, language, music, and spectacle. Different genres of theater are also outlined, including comedy, tragedy, musicals, operas, and improvisational theater. Examples are provided for each genre. The document also explores experiencing theater in New York City and references works by various playwrights and theorists on defining and understanding theater.
This document contains reviews of three dance performances: James son of James by The Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company, Fame performed by Trent Dance, and Glacier by tilted productions addressing climate change. The reviews provide positive feedback on the performances, noting enjoyable elements like exciting dance sequences and thoughtful messaging, while also pointing out some weaker acting and narrative complexity.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
The play is set in 1890s London and follows siblings Charles and Elizabeth who move to the city. Elizabeth develops a split personality disorder due to the stresses of city life. She begins killing people without realizing it is her doing so. Charles grows protective of her as her mental state declines. A detective investigates the murders but grows suspicious of Charles. It is eventually revealed that Elizabeth is the killer and she commits suicide after a mental breakdown where both her personalities emerge.
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music. It includes elements such as a story, acting, costumes, sets and lighting. Operas typically involve solo arias, ensembles with multiple singers, and recitative to advance the plot. The librettist writes the words and story, while the composer writes the music. Common forms include comic operas with happy endings and tragic operas ending unhappily.
music of grade 9 the opera and its componentsmaiko15
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music. It includes elements such as a story, acting, costumes, scenery and orchestra. There are many roles involved in creating an opera, such as the librettist who writes the words, the composer who writes the music, singers and musicians who perform it, and directors who stage it. Operas are typically divided into acts and include different forms of singing such as arias, ensembles, and recitatives.
This document provides an overview of the key elements of drama and theater. It discusses what drama is, its history, how plays are written, the two main types of drama (tragedy and comedy), Aristotle's six elements of drama, typical plot structures, and both the literary and technical elements involved in theater productions and performances. It also outlines different stage types, common stage directions, theater etiquette, and when it is appropriate for audiences to applaud.
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music to tell a story. It involves many roles, including a librettist who writes the words, a composer who writes the music based on the libretto, singers and actors to perform the roles, a chorus, an orchestra, and a conductor to coordinate everything. Successful operas require a team effort from all involved in the production.
Here are a few key reflections on my experience with theatre this semester:
- I've gained a deeper appreciation for all of the work that goes into a theatrical production. Directing taught me about the immense responsibility of overseeing all aspects of a show from conception to performance.
- Working directly with actors helped me understand how to give clear, thoughtful direction to help bring out their best work. Building trust and finding the humanity in each character were important lessons.
- The technical rehearsal process opened my eyes to the coordination required between all production elements. It's rewarding to see a fully-realized vision come to life on stage.
- Exploring different theatrical styles and conventions increased my understanding of how to craft authentic performances
An opera is a staged dramatic work that uses singing and instrumental music to tell a story. It includes scenery, costumes, lighting, and fully-orchestrated music to accompany the actors as they sing their parts. The key roles involved are the librettist, who writes the words; the composer, who writes the music; and the stage director, who coordinates all of the elements into a cohesive production.
The document discusses the concept of "devised theater" and attempts to clarify misconceptions about what it means. It argues that devised theater is not a style or genre, but rather an approach to playmaking that emphasizes experimentation and flexibility over predetermined creative processes or aesthetic outcomes. The core of devised theater, according to the document, is an openness to considering all possible theatrical conventions and styles and choosing those most suited to conveying the desired message or experience of a given work. It aims to dispel the idea that devised works cannot incorporate traditional techniques or that traditional works cannot take a devised approach.
Analysis Of The Dance Of The Sugar Plum FairyRikki Wright
This essay discusses Trevor Nunn's 1977 production of William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost. It notes that the play was not highly regarded historically but has appealed more to modern audiences. Specifically, the play's unconventional ending, in which nothing is truly resolved, resonates with modern sensibilities. The essay analyzes Nunn's controversial directorial choice to add an opening scene depicting World War I violence, transporting the audience abruptly into the world of the play. This radical alteration of the play's introduction was meant to dramatically change the audience's perception and experience of the work.
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Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
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2. TERMINOLOGY
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THEATRE AND THE PROCESS!
Your ticket says; curtain up at 7.30.
Cast and crew involved in the first
scene receive a call at "the half",
which is when?
“give me four trestles (metal frame), four
boards, two actors and a passion”
-Lope De Vega, Playwright.
3. Audience is also advised as to how long
there is to go before curtain up. What term
is used to describe these announcements?
“Drama is life with the dull bits cut out”
Alfred Hichcock, Director
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4. Theatre folk live by the maxim "the show must go
on", but occasionally illness (such as a sore
throat or injury sustained while dancing) means
that a principal performer is unable to appear.
What do we call the artiste taking the place of
their indisposed colleague?
What about an artist covering for more than one
role?
“You need to have three things in theatre, the
play, the actors, and the audience, and each
must give something.” –Kenneth Haigh, Theatre
arts.
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5. Backstage, everything is ready, and
clearance can be given to allow the
audience in. What phrase is used?
“All I desire to point out is the general
principle that Life imitates Art far more than
Art imitates Life” –Oscar Wilde-
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6. These days done via a backstage sound
system, artistes were once summoned to
the stage by a knock on their dressing room
door. What was the title of the person who
did this job?
Green Room
“Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his
master” –Leonardo da Vinci-
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7. To ensure all sound, lighting, and scenery
cues are executed correctly, the show is
"called". Who does this?
Spike
Glow Tape
“Acting is the ability to dream on cue”
-Ralph Richardson-
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8. It doesn’t happen often, but once in a while,
in a rehearsal, a performer may "dry", and
forget their lines. Who is there to save their
bacon and allow the action to continue?
What does the actor say for a cue?
“Each actor has a little workshop inside
himself that is his own. There is something
important going on inside actors who really
love their profession”-Maria Schell-
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9. Stage Left and Stage Right apply from an
audience perspective as viewed from your
seat. True/False?
Down Stage, Upstage, Wings.
“Acting provides the fulfillment of never
being fulfilled. You’re never as good as
you’d like to be. So there’s always
something to hope for.
–Glenda Jackson-
TERMINOLOGY
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10. You are watching a scene set in a drawing
room, and a performer crosses to a side
table and switches on a lamp, which actually
comes on. What term is used for this type of
prop?
Also: Stage Props, Hand Props
“O for a muse of fire, that would ascend
The brightest heaven of invention,
A kingdom for a stage, princes to act,
And monarchs to behold the swelling scene!
-William Shakespeare- (Henry V (prologue)
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11. What/Where is the marquee?
Some Jobs:
House Manager –box office, ushers.
-Producer
-Director/Artistic Director – Musical, Choreographer.
Stage Manager
Technical Director- Light and Sound board Operators.
“The theatre is supremely fitted to say: “Behold! These
things are.” Yet most dramatists employ it to say: “This
moral truth can be learned from beholding this action”
–Thorton Wilder-
TERMINOLOGY
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12. A light left burning overnight on stage to
keep friendly spirits illuminated and
unfriendly spirits at bay is called a what?
“ I regard theatre as the greatest of all art
forms, the most immediate way in which a
human being can share with another the
sense of what it is to be a human being” –
Thorton Wilder-
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13. What is the term commonly used to
describe a meeting between the stage
manager, director and lighting/sound
technicians to organize the cues?
“There was never yet an uninteresting life.
Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the
dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy,
and a tragedy.” –Mark Twain-
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14. What is the name of the structure that
frames the stage opening?
Arena
Black Box
Thrust
Proscenium
Theatre in the Round
“The best advice I can give a young actor is
this: Learn your lines” –Spencer Tracy-
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15. In theatre, special effects are often achieved
by using a curtain (sometimes made of
muslin) which, depending upon the lighting,
can either be transparent or opaque. What
is this called?
Cyc, Torms, Legs, Teasers
“Because good theatre appeals to the mind,
interesting ideas are prerequisite”-David
Hwang-
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16. What is the term for an insert, usually made
of metal, which you slide into a light to
create a special effect in light and shadow?
“The world’s a theatre, the earth a stage,
Which God and nature do with actors fill”
-John Heywood-
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17. The term for light which can be seen in
undesired areas of the stage is what?
“A lot of hogwash is talked about acting. It’s
not all that fancy! You laugh, you cry, you
pick up a little bit, and then you’re a working
actor.” –Katharine Hepburn-
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18. The name for the part of a fresnel which
allow you to focus the light is what?
“I found that (drama) was a fascinating
exercise as a way to get out of myself and
into somebody else’s head. –Harrison Ford-
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19. The term "bulb" is never used in theatre to
describe a lightbulb. What is the preferred
term?
“The artistic temperament is a disease
which affects amateurs” –G.K Cheterton-
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20. A piece of unscripted action, often comic in
intention, used to establish a character or fill
a pause in dialogue is called what?
“We live in what is, but we find 1,000 ways
not to face it. Great theatre strengthens our
faculty to face it.” –Thorton Wilder-
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21. What is a Stage Weight?
Flies
Respond to quote: “You need to have three
things in theatre, the play, the actors, and the
audience, and each must give something.” –
Kenneth Haigh, Theatre arts
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22. What does the term paper the house mean?
Respond: “All I desire to point out is the
general principle that Life imitates Art far more
than Art imitates Life” –Oscar Wilde-
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23. What and where is the Apron?
“If I don’t practice for one day, I know it; if I
don’t practice for two days, the critics know
it; if I don’t practice for three days, the
audience knows it. –Ignacy Padereski-
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24. What is a technical rehearsal?
What is a Cue to Cue?
Paper Tech.
“Act well your part; there all the honor lies”
-Alexander Pope-
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25. What is a Batton?
What is an Electric?
“Acting provides the fulfillment of never
being fulfilled. You’re never as good as
you’d like to be. So there’s always
something to hope for.
–Glenda Jackson-
TERMINOLOGY
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26. What is Motivation as an Actor?
What is Characterization? How do we find it?
What do you think Subtext is?
“I mad some mistakes in drama. I thought
the drama was when the actors cried. But
the drama is when the audience cries.”
-Frank Capra-
TERMINOLOGY
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27. Most plays have them. Stories have them,
so do the sound and lighting directors of the
theater. What word am I looking for?
Respond:“The theatre is supremely fitted to
say: “Behold! These things are.” Yet most
dramatists employ it to say: “This moral truth
can be learned from beholding this action” –
Thorton Wilder-
TERMINOLOGY
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SOME QUOTES TO HELP YOU APPRECIATE
THEATRE AND THE PROCESS!
28. What are used to give different colors to
stage lights, sometimes in combination on
just one light?
Respond: “Because good theatre appeals to
the mind, interesting ideas are prerequisite”-
David Hwang-
TERMINOLOGY
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29. What do you call the metal stencil used in a
light fixture (usually an ellipsoidal) to create
a picture out of light and shadow?
Respond: “The artistic temperament is a
disease which affects amateurs” –G.K
Cheterton-
TERMINOLOGY
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30. What do you call the hole in the stage floor
used for special effects?
Respond: “We live in what is, but we find
1,000 ways not to face it. Great theatre
strengthens our faculty to face it.” –Thorton
Wilder-
TERMINOLOGY
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31. Voms
Foot lights
Respond: “Love art in yourself, and not
yourself in art.”
― Constantin Stanislavski, My Life In Art
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32. Catwalk
Grid
“Movies will make you famous; Television
will make you rich; But theatre will make you
good.”
― Terrence Mann
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33. How can first time actors remember to stay
open to their audience?
Respond: “ An Artist is Never poor”
Babette’s Feast
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34. Unless the production is a musical, the
actors do not need to warm up. T/F
Respond: “You’re always trying to get things
to come out perfectly in art because it’s real
difficult in life” –Anne Hall-
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35. Who or what is a dresser?
“It takes great passion and great energy to
do anything creative, especially in the
theater. You have to care so much that you
can’t sleep, you can’t eat, you can’t talk to
people. It’s just got to be right. You can’t do
it without that passion”
-Agnes George DeMille-
TERMINOLOGY
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36. What do you think it means to be fearless in
theatre?
“VIVA LA VIE BOHEME!”
― Jonathan Larson, Rent
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37. Work Thru, Run Thru, Stumble Thru, Read
Thru, Notes.
“We do on stage things that are supposed to
happen off. Which is a kind of integrity, if
you look on every exit as being an entrance
somewhere else.”
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38. What is the “fourth wall”
“An actor must never be afraid to make a
fool of himself.”
― Harvey Cocks
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39. What is blocking? Why is it different than
Choreography?
“The stage is a magic circle where only the
most real things happen, a neutral territory
outside the jurisdiction of Fate where stars
may be crossed with impunity. A truer and
more real place does not exist in all the
universe.”
― P.S. Baber, Cassie Draws the Universe
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40. Monologue/ Soliloquy
“Theatres are curious places, magician's
trick-boxes where the golden memories of
dramatic triumphs linger like nostalgic
ghosts, and where the unexplainable, the
fantastic, the tragic, the comic and the
absurd are routine occurrences on and off
the stage. Murders, mayhem, political
intrigue, lucrative business, secret
assignations, and of course, dinner.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a
Gadfly
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