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Theatre Appreciation

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
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1. Experimented with symbolism in an unconventional setting






2. Top of stage






3. Italians






4. Blend of union and non-union actors - sometimes housed in non-traditional locations






5. In the middle ages - wagons with scenery used in professional staging






6. Was poetry for many years






7. The Oresteia - only surviving Greek trilogy - added 2nd actor






8. Rejection of neoclassicism -






9. In a proscenium space - spaces offstage to the left and right for actors - crew - and scenery not yet in the visible performance space






10. Medea - The Bacchae






11. Occurs when something important is found - learned - or realized - during the action of the play






12. 19th century - action - thrillers - domestic stories of love and divorce






13. 100-499 people






14. To see something in a 3 dimensional way

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15. Rejection of neoclassicism -






16. Proscenium space






17. Rhyming






18. Organization of action






19. Movement of art and literature in 16th century - based on Greek and Roman works






20. Relates to the emotional response that the play creates






21. A drafting of the set as seen from overhead






22. Drop in emotional intensity following the climax






23. A>B>C>D






24. Drop in emotional intensity following the climax






25. A picture of the scene from the audience perspective






26. Amateur theatre in which shows are created by residents of a particular area who come together without being part of a professional or academic institution






27. Evokes emotions of pity and fear - serious - ends unhappily






28. Italians






29. Part of What is included in the text






30. Proscenium arch/stage






31. Bottom of stage (closest to audience)






32. Time (play had to take place within a 24 hour period) - place (the whole play must take place in a single location) - and action (single plot)






33. The Oresteia - only surviving Greek trilogy - added 2nd actor






34. Events progress forward in time






35. Rebellion against melodrama and romanticism - more based on character's psychological journey - controversial subject matter






36. Business aspect of theatre: House manager - box office manager - ushers






37. Thomas Aquinas - literature can be dispersed at a faster rate






38. 'Storm and stress'






39. The period of work in which the show is made ready for the stage.






40. Visible light source on stage






41. To see something in a 3 dimensional way

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42. Exaggerated comedy derived from situations






43. Planned actor movement






44. Artistic decisions meant to communicate a specific interpretation to the audience






45. 'New Comedy' wrote The Grouch






46. A specialist in finding actors for specific roles






47. Grammatically based






48. Historically accurate costumes and scenery






49. Focused on thought - controversial






50. A group of actors - not just one star






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