cip lesson 1 Flashcards
Originated from Beijing Opera
Cirque du Soleil
Consists of Acrobats, Gymnasts, etc.
Cirque du Soleil
Type of Performing Art that is up to the viewer’s interpretation
Performance Art
Drag existed way back during the ___.
80’s
_________ is not only a form of art but also a form of revolution and protest.
Drag
The art of creating a dance
Choreography
Artist who participate in performing arts in front of an audience.
Performers
What is the term used for individuals who excel in acting, singing, and dancing?
Triple Threat
Who said that art is an imitation of life, only rendered and presented in a different take? That art imitates nature?
Aristotle
What greek word did Theatre came from?
theatron which means seeing place
What is the difference between Theatre and Theater?
Theatre (British) refers to the concept, dramatics, as a concept. Theater (American) refers to the building and venue.
Where was theatron made in originally? And why?
Theatron was made in the hillside because of the acoustics, in order for the sound to travel hanggang sa pinaka dulo ng audience.
What is the term for backstage producers and workers in a Theatre Play?
Unsung heroes
What are the two types of Performances? Explain them.
a.) Direct Performance - audience participation, interactive
b.) Indirect Performance - may 4th wall
Is all about the pacing of the actors during a performance.
Quality of Immediacy
The reaction of audiences while watching
Relationship between the members of the audience
connection between the performers to the audience
rapport between the actor and audience
What are the Crucial Assertions from the Definition
- Theatre is Work. Theatre is a hard, hard work.
- Theatre is an Artistic Work
- In Theatre, Actors impersonate characters
- Theatre is a Performance
- Theatre is a Live Performance
- Theatre involves a script
What is the difference between screenwriter and playwright?
Both are script writers, however screenwriters are scripts for movies while playwright is for plays and theatre.
This is where controls of technical aspects are done?
Tech Booth
This is where actors are on stand-by and is used for quick costume changes.
Wings
These are curtains used to hide actors and is used for multiple entrances.
Legs
Part of a Theater that is used to crossing from one side of the stage to another, to avoid distraction in the actual stage
Crossover
Separation of performers and audience
Proscenium Arch
Where old actors stay
Green Rooms
Part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch.
Apron
Stalls or Arena is also called _____.
Parterre or Parquet
The lower flat area, usually below or at the same level as the stage
Stalls or Arena
One or more raised dating platforms towards the rear of the auditorium
Balconies and Galleries
What are the levels of Balconies or Galleries
a.) dress circle or grand circle
b.) loge
c.) mezzanine
d.) the gods
These are the most prestigious seats that ranges to 5 people. Wherein only people of royalty, high ranking officials, and delegates only seat.
Boxes (or state box or stage box)
Best seats in the house
House Seats
The Greek Theater is consisted of what principal elements?
orchestra, skene, and audience
How many number of audience can the Greek Theater hold?
15,000