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Theatre Appreciation 2

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When line of action suddenly switches






2. created by Augest von Schegel - the replacement of neoclassical structure: form should be directed by subject matter - not classical precedent. Romantics were fascinated with natural forces - the unexplainable - gothic - and mystical. Romantics drama






3. Set at an angle. Early proscenium theatres featured a raked stage: the stage was elevated much higher at the back of the stage (upstage) than closer to the stage (downstage). Modern designers sometimes build a raked stage for a particular production






4. Plot - character - thought - language - music - spectacle

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5. Pioneer of realism who challenged audiences to face their personal demons






6. Designs costumes for the show






7. Directors who operate with total control






8. In the middle ages - wagons with scenery used in processional staging






9. Recognize plays as intellectual property of playwright






10. An actor/ audience configuration in which the audience is on only one side of the performance area; all audience members face the same direction.






11. A dramatic genre featuring a conflict between good and bad characters - fast paced action - a spectacular climax - and poetic justice






12. Grecian attributed to writing the first tragedies then acting in them.






13. Artistic decisions meant to communicate a specific interpretation of a play to the audience.






14. 'dancing space'






15. Purgation of pity and fear experienced upon watching theater.






16. Idea/script - sets - lights - costumes - props - performers






17. Attributed to writing over 700 plays






18. Historical accuracy






19. Spoken words






20. Who or what opposes the central character






21. A movement of the late 19th century championing the depiction of everyday life on the stage and the frank treatment of social problems in the theatre. The plays of Henrick Ibsen of the 1870s were important in establishing a dramatic style for realism






22. An actor/audience configuration in which the audience completely surrounds the performance area






23. Commercial (meant to make profit). Non-profit (profits go to production of future plays. May be professional or amateur.)






24. Was in favor of theater






25. God of wine and fertility






26. Biblical stories. From word Misterium meaning crafts/guild






27. Generally rhyming






28. A movement that rejected nearly every aspect of neoclassicism - celebrated the natural world - and valued intense emotion and individuality.






29. A dramatic genre featuring a conflict between good and bad characters - fast paced action - a spectacular climax - and poetic justice






30. Physical commedy






31. 'seeing place'






32. Style of production that acknowledges theatricality and does not attempt to created the impression of 'real life' on the stage. Presentational scenery - costumes - and lighting may suggest - distort - or even abstract reality. Presentational acting m






33. A group of performers working together vocally and physically. A chorus of approximately 12-15 singer-dancers who interacted with and responded to the actors was an important element of ancient Greek theatre.






34. Seats less than 100; amateur.






35. Who or what opposes the central character






36. Collection of mystery plays






37. The actual meaning of dialogue behind the spoken words






38. A specialist in dramatic literature and theatre history who serves as a consultant for production






39. The most popular form of performance in the 20th century






40. Action - place - time






41. Saint's plays






42. To control the environment in the theatre - influence audience's emotional involvement - and communicate information

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43. When line of action suddenly switches






44. Central character






45. Physical commedy






46. Causal play structure. A ? B ? C






47. Silhouette (overall shape) - color - texture - accent






48. Planned actor movement






49. Style of production that acknowledges theatricality and does not attempt to created the impression of 'real life' on the stage. Presentational scenery - costumes - and lighting may suggest - distort - or even abstract reality. Presentational acting m






50. : a specialist in finding actors for specific roles who assists the director in some professional productions