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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. Push idea of reality - morality - and universality






2. Push idea of reality - morality - and universality






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






4. Body (dance - martial arts) - voice (projection - articulation - breathing) - and mind (improve - script analysis - character development)

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5. The central element of causal plot; two forces working against each other






6. Collection of mystery plays






7. The actual meaning of dialogue behind the spoken words






8. Planned actor movement






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






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






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






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






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






14. A flexible performance space (usually small) in which the actor/audience configuration can be easily changed for each production






15. Generally rhyming






16. Theatre where Shakespeare's company of actors worked primarily






17. Physical commedy






18. Action - place - time






19. Seats 500-1800; professional.






20. Actor in 5th century Greece






21. Body - voice - mind

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22. Who or what opposes the central character






23. Appearance of truth






24. The area farthest away from the audience






25. Wrote the Orestia which is the only surviving trilogy






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






27. Wrote the Orestia which is the only surviving trilogy






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






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






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






31. Attributed to writing over 700 plays






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






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






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

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35. Causal play structure. A ? B ? C






36. 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






37. Recognize plays as intellectual property of playwright






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






39. Directors who operate with total control






40. 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






41. Causal play structure. A ? B ? C






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






43. Designs costumes for the show






44. 'seeing place'






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






46. Action - place - time






47. The actual meaning of dialogue behind the spoken words






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






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






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