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CSET Multiple Subject: Theatre

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Instructions:
  • Answer 16 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The 'what happens' in a story beginning - involves the setting - the characters and the problem they are facing






2. Stage in the center of the audience






3. Drama that describes the development of a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (destiny - circumstances of society) and reaches a sorrowful and disastrous conclusion






4. Tells how the characters work to solve the problem the ending - in which the problem is resolved






5. Japanese tradition - involves colorful and elaborate make - up - costumes - melodramatic ploltlines - and skillful action and dance - music - puppetry






6. The protagonist is victorious - Jaws would be a comedy today






7. People looking from the sides - stage jets out into the audience






8. Sentimental drama - hard - hearted villain - a suffering heroine and a noble hero. It ends with good triumping over evil






9. Positions and movements - designed and directed by the director to focus the audience's attention on the important place or person during every moment of the play






10. Audience is on three sides of the stage






11. Involved constraining stories to fit within the 3 unitis of time - place - and actions everything should take place in one time (no flashing forward or backwards in time). everything should take place in one place - action - either tragedy or comedy






12. 360 degrees around - people sitting all around the stage






13. The role played by an actor as he or she assumes another's identity






14. Light dramatic composition that uses highly improbable situations - stereotyped characters - violent horseplay - and broad humor.






15. A decorative arch that separates the stage from the audience






16. No clear distinction between characters and audience