THAR 101 Test 2 – Quackenbush – Flashcards
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Given Circumstances
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The technique developed by Stanislavski that focuses on the situation in which a character exists from information in the text
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Circle of Attention
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The technique developed by Stanislavski referring to the range of concentration on some object, person or event, while on stage
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Importance of Specifics
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The technique developed by Stanislavski that requires expressing emotions in concrete activities
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Magic-if
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The technique developed by Stanislavski that assist in achieving a sense of inner truth using a transformative phrase for creating imaginary circumstances
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Emotional Recall
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The technique developed by Stanislavski that required the actor to connect something in their own life to the character
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Super Objective
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The term used by Stanislavski to describe what the character wants above all else during the course of the play
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Through-Line
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The term used by Stanislavski to describe the path to character wants
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beats/units
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The term used by Stanislavski to describe dividing scenes into workable parts
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Concentration and Observation
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The technique developed by Stanislavski that allows performers to stop worrying about the audience
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Danton Checkovv
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Stanislavski's early research into realistic acting techniques was conducted while he was directing many plays by...
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Spine
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Another term for a through line
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Stylization
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________ and Symbolism best characterizes acting in classical Asian theatres
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Project Their Voice
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In order to throw the voice into the audience so that it penetrates to the utmost reaches of the theatre, the actor must
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Bio-mechanics
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The Program developed by Vsevolod Meyerhold that emphasizes physical exercises and circus-like control of the body
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space shape time emotions movement
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The Six components of the "Viewpoints" approach to acting
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False
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The realistic portrayal of characters in a lifelike fashion has been characteristic of theatre throughout history. T/F
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Stanislavski
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The theories of ___________ continue to form the basis for most acting training.
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True
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As long as there have been theatrical productions, there has been someone performing the role of director. T/F
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Stage Pictures
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Creating interesting visual compositions with the actors in space is known as creating effective __________
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Dress Rehearsal
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A play performed as it will be before the public, complete with all production elements but without an audience present
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Rehearsal
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The period of time when the play is blocked
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Preview
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A play performed with an audience, but still being rehearsed
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Rehearsal
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The period of time during which performers memorize their lines
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Technical Rehearsal
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Bringing together the design and technical elements of the play during a run-through
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Preview
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A play performed with an audience but without critics
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Technical Rehearsal
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The period of time when the stage manager works on building "cues"
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Proscenium Stage
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the "fourth wall theatre"
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Arena Stage
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The most intimate performance space
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Created or Found Space
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Associated with street theatre
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Proscenium Stage
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Utilizes the greatest amount of scenery and stage machinery
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Thrust Stage
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Where Chinese and Japanese dramas are performed
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Arena Stage
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Elaborate scenery is impossible because it would block the view of other audience members
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Proscenium Stage
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The configuration of most Broadway performance spaces
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Created or Found Space
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Of special interest to experimental or avant-garde practitioners
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Thrust Stage
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Audiences sit on three sides
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Thrust Stage
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The most widely sued of all three theatre spaces
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Created or Found Space
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Unusual structure with their original architectural elements intact
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Fresnel
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A spotlight that produces a soft-edged beam that can be adjusted for smaller or larger areas is called an __________
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False
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Footlights are particularly useful because they help to eliminate the unnatural and ghostly shadows created by overhead lighting. T/F
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Gobo
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A ________ allows you to project patterns on stage that resemble light coming through tree branches, or an image of windows, clouds, or stars, etc.
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Downlighting
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lighting that comes from directly over the head of the actor
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Master Electrician
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The ___________ is responsible for complete technical preparation of all lighting instruments and acessories
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Automated Light Fixtures
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The type of lighting fixture that can tilt, pan, rotate, change colors, and change focus is referred to most often as
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Focused
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When a beam of light is aimed at a particular area on the stage, it is said to be
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LAMP, REFLECTOR, LENSE
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The three main elements of any stage lighting instrument are_______, __________, __________.
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Fade
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The term _________ is used when lights dim slowly, changing the scene from brighter to darker
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Cross-fade
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The term ________ is used when one set of lights comes down at the same time that another set of lights comes up.
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Lipsodial
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_______ throws a sharp, concentrated light and allows for shaping the beam with shutters.
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Enviromental
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The noises of everyday life that help create verisimilitude in a production are called ___________.
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Motivated
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Sound called for in the script that usually comes from recognizable sources is called.
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Rendering
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A fairly complete sketch made by the scene designer, usually done in color, is called a ________
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False
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A prop is any object that is used on stage that becomes a permanent part of the scenery or costumes. T/F
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Performer
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Stage right and stage left mean the right and left side, respectively, from the perspective of the ________
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Building
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When a costume is created in the costume shop under the supervision of the designer and shop supervisor, this is known as _________
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Pulling
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When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as _______
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Relationship
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Costumes should show the _______ between characters
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Silhouette
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Costume designers utilize line, shape and _____ in the design process.
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Performer
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In charge of creating the inner life of the character
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Dramaturg
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In charge of researching criticism and the interpretations of plays from the past
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Producer
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In charge of hiring the director and performers
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Director
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In charge of coordinating the elements of the production
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Stage Manager
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In charge of communicating the rehearsal schedule to the performers
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Performer
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In charge of moving onstage with ease
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Dramaturg
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In charge of identifying significant plays from the past that have been overlooked
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Dramaturg
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In charge of serving as a historical resource for the creative team
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Director
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In charge of creating interesting visual compositions with the performers
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Producer
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In charge of raising money to finance a production
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Director
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In charge of blocking or "staging" the play
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Producer
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In charge of arranging for ushers, tickets, programs, and other front-of-the-house details
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Stage Manager
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In charge of maintaining quality control of all production elements after opening.
