theatre study guide chs 4, 9-11

Match the following Stanislavski acting techniques to the phrase that best describes them. A. Magic if B. Inner truth C. Importance of specifics D. Psychophysical action E. Super objective F. Ensemble G. Circle of attention H. Relaxation I. Given circumstances

D. Purposeful action undertaken to fulfill a character's goals as the most direct route to the character's emotions G. Concentration on some object, person, or event while onstage E. What the character wants above all else during the course of the play H. The elimination of unwanted tension F. The playing together of all performers B. Internal or subjective world of the characters A. Imagining how the actor would feel in a particular situation I. The specifics of the situation in which a character exists C. Expressing an emotion in terms of concrete activities

Walking sticks and parasols are examples of

accessories

Ensemble acting emphasizes the

artistic unity of a group performance

The objectives of the scene designer do NOT include

assisting in the blocking of the production

Because costumes must stand out from the scenery in order to be seen, costumes are rarely designed to be consistent with the scenic design for a production.

false

Because it is important that the audience not be distracted while a character is speaking, Stanislavski believed that the other actors should, in essence, stop acting when they were not the main focus of the scene.

false

Digital sound technology allows musical instruments to be connected through a theatrical sound system, but at this time it cannot yet interface with lighting or projection technology.

false

The person in charge of painting the set is called the assistant stage manager.

false

When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as rendering a costume

false

A light plot does NOT include the

length of light cues

Bustles or corsets affect which of the following areas?

line, shape and silhouette

Sounds that are called for in the script are called

motivated sounds

Visibility is the most obvious function of stage lighting. Which of the following is also a primary function of lighting?

reveal shapes and forms assist in creating mood and reinforcing style provide a selective focus and an artistic visual composition

The amplification of sounds produced by a performer or musical instrument is called

sound reinforcement

Futuristic costumes for a production set in outer space would be typical in showing which of the categories?

style

A rough sketch that provides the basis for further discussions between the director and the scene designer is called a

thumbnail sketch

Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of a performer in the theatre?

to coordinate the elements and the vision of the production

As designs incorporate new technologies, it can seem like an actor is walking through a projection or even become part of a projection on stage.

true

While there have been changes and modifications over the years to Stanislavski's approach to realistic acting, his theories continue to form the basis for most acting training.

true

A low platform on wheels upon which set pieces and even actors are brought onstage is called a

wagon