Chapter 13

Question 1

Auteur Approach

Answer 1

A directional approach in which the director treats the script as raw material to be reshaped or made anew with intermingling texts

Question 2

Blocking

Answer 2

Movement and position of actors on stage (Stage Directions)

Question 3

Colorblind Casting

Answer 3

Casting that ignores race/ethnicity, based solely on talent and suitability

Question 4

Conceptual Casting

Answer 4

Changing the race/ethnicity of characters to bring a new perspective

Question 5

Literal Approach

Answer 5

1 of 3 basic directorial approaches where the director serves the playwright by transforming the play as literally as possible

Question 6

Producer

Answer 6

Finances the production, contracts arrangements, lease the theatre, advertising, all the business/managerial aspects

Question 7

Promptbook

Answer 7

Script + Blocking, stage decisions, lighting/sound cues, etc

Question 8

Technical Rehearsal

Answer 8

One of final rehearsals, after dress rehearsals. Making sure all technical elements (scenery, makeup, lighting, etc) are ready

Question 9

Translation Approach

Answer 9

Most common directorial approach where the director tries to capture the spirit of the play, may depart from literal translation

Question 10

Viewpoints

Answer 10

Improvisational technique that allows performers to generate bold, nonrealistic physical expressions while working as an ensemble

Question 11

New Play Developments

Question 12

Production Dramaturgy

Question 13

Production Scripts

Question 14

Literary Management

Question 15

Hamburg National Theater

Question 16

Dramaturg