BF - Caberet. Flashcards
What is the Character Significance in ‘Caberet’?
The characters play a significant role in shaping the story and exploring it’s themes.
The main character, Sally Bowles, represents the spirited and indulgent lifestyle of the time.
The Emcee is a symbol of the decadence and darkness lurking beneath the surface.
Cliff and Fraulein provide different perspectives on love and relationships.
What is the Subject Matter of ‘Caberet’?
Nightlife of 1930’s Berlin.
Explores themes of love, sexuality, political unrest and he rise of the Nazi Party.
What is the Structure of ‘Caberet’?
Follows a traditional musical format; a combination of dialogue scenes and musical numbers.
What is the Importance of ‘Caberet’?
Explores complex themes: love, desire and political unrest.
Shed’s light on the social and political climate of the 1930’s Berlin.
Describe the Costume in ‘Caberet’.
Often Glamorous and Provocative.
Reflecting the Vibrant and Suggestive Atmosphere.
e.g. Sequins, feathers, bold colours.
Describe the Physical Setting in ‘Caberet’.
Reflects the gritty and provocative atmosphere of the 1930’s Berlin.
e.g. Dimly lit Caberet stages, intricate and extravagant interiors.
Describe the Lighting in ‘Caberet’.
Helps create the mood and atmosphere.
- Dim and Moody Lighting for Intimate Moments.
- Vibrant and Colourful for Energetic Musical Numbers.
- Dramatic Lighting to enhance the Storytelling.
Explain the Plot in ‘Caberet’.
Portrays Nazi rise to power and the effects on Berlin’s populous, with the MC serving as a storyteller.
Risque Caberet performer’s love tale with a new arrival to Berlin.
List the Themes in ‘Caberet’.
Corruption, Sexual Ambiguity, False Dreams, Ignorance.
Describe the Movement Content in ‘Wilkommen’.
Fosse Walk.
Isolations.
Knee Lifts.
Turned in Legs.
Head Nods.
Hip Swings.
Describe a Movement Sequence in ‘Wilkommen’.
Dancing Girls rush towards the audience in a linear formation using knee lifts and clicks, to then stop and perform gestural movements like wrist and hip swings with points.
Describe the Movement Content in ‘Mein Herr’.
Chair Poses.
Lunge.
Clicks.
Minimalist Gestures.
Leg Swinngs.
Describe a Movement Sequence in ‘Mein Herr’.
In time with the backing swing, the girls push into an angular position with relation to their chair, slwoly rocking in that position, such as a lunge.
