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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. 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






2. 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






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






4. A chart that records items of clothing worn by each actor in each scene of the play






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






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






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






8. Saint's plays






9. A chart that records items of clothing worn by each actor in each scene of the play






10. 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






11. Didn't support theater. Believed a convincing actor was harmful to society






12. Person in charge of artistic aspect of theater production






13. 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






14. Plays written before 1923 are no longer protected






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






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






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






18. Person in charge of artistic aspect of theater production






19. Passageways located underneath the seating that generally give access to the stage. (there are some in Maybee theatre






20. Push idea of reality - morality - and universality






21. Creates a visual home for the play






22. The area farthest away from the audience






23. Oversees artistic aspects of show






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






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

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26. 'old comedy'. Lewd humor - attacks on government






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






28. Author of play






29. Creates a visual home for the play






30. In charge of communication and call cues. 'Busiest person in theater.'






31. Bertolt Brecht; wanted audience to think about what they were seeing rather than blindly feel. Accomplished by interrupting dramatic moments.






32. Designs costumes for the show






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






34. Director champions intention of playwright






35. Collection of mystery plays






36. Creates a soundtrack to support the show. It may be recorded or live






37. Actor in 5th century Greece






38. God of wine and fertility






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






40. Secondary line of action






41. Art that pushes recognized boundaries






42. A picture created by a designer to communicate with other production personnel






43. Causal play structure. A ? B ? C






44. Work developed actors in realism and naturalism






45. Greatest dramatist of all time






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






47. Action - place - time






48. 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.






49. Fee for each performance






50. Was in favor of theater