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Theatre Appreciation 2

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Creates a soundtrack to support the show. It may be recorded or live






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






3. Group of influential - educated Renaissance playwrights






4. Collection of mystery plays






5. 'dancing space'






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






7. Person in charge of artistic aspect of theater production






8. Action - place - time






9. Oversees the entire production crew - rehearsals & performance






10. Was in favor of theater






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






12. Creates a visual home for the play






13. Called for naturalism - claiming that plays should show a 'slice of life'






14. Plays written before 1923 are no longer protected






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






16. When line of action suddenly switches






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






18. Body - voice - mind

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19. Art that pushes recognized boundaries






20. Oversees artistic aspects of show






21. Called for naturalism - claiming that plays should show a 'slice of life'






22. Saint's plays






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

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24. Push idea of reality - morality - and universality






25. Seats 500-1800; professional.






26. Second round of auditions to which specific actors are invited






27. Seats 100-500; professional






28. 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






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






30. Plays performed by the clergy in latin as part of the worship service in Christian monasteries and cathedrals during the Middle Ages.






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






32. 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.






33. Historical accuracy






34. Creates a visual home for the play






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






36. Plays written before 1923 are no longer protected






37. Greatest dramatist of all time






38. Attributed to writing over 700 plays






39. The stage area closest to the audience; on the raked stage of the Renaissance theatres - the stage literally sloped downward as it got closer to the audience






40. The actors recall of sights - sounds - touch - and smell from specific past events.






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






42. Presentation style - external characteristics manipulated for desired effect - emphasis on vocal delivery






43. Work developed actors in realism and naturalism






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






45. An actor/audience configuration in which the audience is on 3 sides of the performance area. (maybe theatre)






46. Second round of auditions to which specific actors are invited






47. Secondary line of action






48. First director






49. Author of play






50. Greatest dramatist of all time