THEA-1030: Midterm 2

Allows for some larger scenery and discrete exits, but still has a communal feel.

Arena

Given Circumstances

As actors prepare for the part, they conduct background research which can include character's upbringing, religion, and social standing.

The fence is a major symbol in fences. Which of the following symbols also appears frequently?

Baseball

The movement of actor's onstage is called _________?

Blocking

Which of the following statements about directors is false? >Directors are relatively new to the history of theatre. >Directors often begin their careers in office management, which allows them to better manage theatre staff. >Directors must be able to coordinate all theatre personnel to work with a singleness of purpose. >Directors represent audience members in the way they frame scenes.

Directors are relatively new to the history of theatre.

Which of the following would be an example of how we can control our emotions from the outside/in.

Dressing like a professional for a job interview

A designer doesn't really need to read the script because the director will tell them what they need.

False

Actors only need to train their body and voice.

False

Bono is the Antagonist of Fences?

False

Generally speaking, designers don't concern themselves with theme.

False

Stage-left and Stage-right are determined by the audience's left and right.

False

The designers job is always to realistically recreate the world onstage.

False

Theme is what happens in the play?

False

Unlike athletes, who train for years, most actors don't need to spend much time training their body.

False

A ___________ begins whenever a character enters or exits the stage until the next entrance or exit.

French scene

Emotional Memory

Part of Konstantin Stanislavsky's acting method. The idea is to think back over a certain incident and remember it well enough to relive the accompanying feelings.

A director working on a production of sleeping beauty decides to set the play in modern day sleep clinic with stark white color scheme. She finds images to convey her ideas to the design team. This is called the _____________?

Production concept

Best suited for a large multi-set musical.

Proscenium

Who works backstage moving scenic elements and making sure all of the scenery is in it's proper place?

Stage Crew

This theatre professional not only runs the show during the performance but also helps the director throughout the rehearsal process by taking notes, recording blocking, scheduling rehearsals, and assisting during auditions.

Stage Manager

This is the most basic building block of design. It can create value and emphasis, and can indicate movement

Line

Which members of the production team may do conceptual research for a production? Select all that apply.

>Set Designer >Costume Designer

Which of the following would be considered props?

>Throw Pillows >Table

In Fences, Troy's inner turmoil based on past experience with racism and an abusive father is powerful enough to affect good judgment and causes him to make unfortunate choices. This prevents him from achieving his goal and could be called a____________?

Character Flaw

This often considered to be one of the most powerful visual elements. It greatly effects mood and atmosphere.

Color

When theatre creators are aware of and take into account the profound implications of skin color, such as in Hamilton, we call that ______________?

Color-conscious casting

The overall arrangement and Balance of items onstage is called________?

Composition

Super Objective

The driving force that governs a character's actions throughout the play.

Point of Attack

The event that forces the protagonist to take action.

Resolution or Denouement

The final outcome. May give us a glimpse into the future.

Exposition

The introduction or the characters and basic situation. The "back story."

Climax

The peak of action and conflict. Usually the most exciting moment in the play. May cause a reversal.

Falling Action

The portion of the story where the conflict decreases and loose ends are tied up.

Rising Action

The portion of the story where the conflict increases.

Motivation

The reason a character takes a particular action.

Magic if

The technique an actor uses to find similarities between themselves and the character.

Allows for the least amount of scenery. All scenery must be either above or below the audience's line of sight.

Thrust

Who is the Protagonist of Fences?

Troy

An interpretive director tries to translate the play to the stage as accurately as possible.

True

August Wilson's plays chronicle the African American experience in the 20th century, with a play for each decade.

True

Conflict and action provide the driving force in a play.

True

The Artistic Director is in charge of the overall creative vision or goal of the ensemble. This person will often choose which plays to produce, who will direct them, and who will design them.

True

Upstage is the part of the stage that is furthest from the audience.

True

When playing a character an actor may need to find ways to alter the appearance of their physical size.

True