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
In the orchestra of the Greek Theater, who’s altar do they have?
Dionysus, God of Wine
Roman Theater copied Greek Theater but added one feature, what is it?
Vela or Awnings that serve as a roof
What Theater applies ‘the higher the status, the high your seat is’?
Elizabethan / Shakespearean / Globe Theater
What Theater did green room originate
Elizabethan / Shakespearean / Globe Theater
What Theater is the Duke’s Chair originate in?
Renaissance Europe
It is the best seat because it is a vantage point
Duke’s chair
Why is the Duke’s Chair for VIP but not typically for royalties like the State Box?
For safety purposes
Who is known in the German Operatic
Richard Wagner
This Theater introduced mood setting elements, such as?
German Operatic, introduced the color black in theatre and the fly system
What are the 3 types of Japanese Theatre?
Noh, Kabuki, and Bunraku
How long does Noh Theatre last?
3-5 hours
What is usually the intermission of Noh Theatre?
Comedy skits
The Noh Stage resembles a _____
temple
Daanan. Nagiiba based on the dialogue. Can be a bridge, forest, river,
etc. Suspension bridge
Hashigakari
Derived from Haiden (worship pavilion)
Roof of Noh stage
Inspired from Kaguraden (sacred dance pavilion) of Shinito Shrines
Roof of Noh Stage
What are the 4 pillars of Noh Stage and its uses?
- Shitebashira - Main Character spot
- Wakibashira - Secondary Actor pillar
- Metsukebashira - gazing pillar
- Fuebashira - flute pillar
Protagonist of Noh Theatre
Shite
Companion of Shite
Shite-tsure
Foil Characters in Noh Theatre
Waki
Companion of waki
Waki-tsure
Performers of Noh Theatre that are for the comedy skits
Kyogen
Performers in Noh Theatre that are to assist the artists in changing the mask and costume.
Koken
Performers of Noh Theatre that are chanters and storytellers, and are always in even numbers
Jiutai
Performers in Noh Theatre that are responsible for instrumentals and music
Hayashi
Stick Drum
Taiko
Hip Drum
Otsuzumi
Shoulder Drum
Kotsuzumi
Flute in Noh Theatre
Nohkan / Fue
Saan sila umuupo if tapos na scene nila. They stand still and do not move like a statue.
waki seat
where they are highlighted and sumasayaw sila
waki spot
Who is the son of Kanami Motokiyo
Zeami Motokiyo
Who is the father of Zeami Motokiyo
Kanami Motokiyo
It means flower pathway
Hanamachi
How long can a Kabuki play last?
4-6 hours
What are the intermissions in Kabuki Theatre?
Parang lunch break
It is the revolving stage in Kabuki Theatre
Mawari-Butai
Performed in Hanamachi walkway
Okuni
Last pose to give a striking effect
Mie
Male actors who specialize in playing female roles
Onnagata
Why do onnagata exist?
Because in the early days, female actors were pushed into prostitution. So in order to avoid it and protect the image of Theatre, they created onnagata
Where did Onnagata originate
Kanadehon Chushingura
When the face paint of an actor in Kabuki Theatre is red, it means they are the _______
Protagonist
When the face paint of an actor in Kabuki Theatre is pruple or blue, it means they are the _______
protagonist
What are the types of Kabuki Play according to Theme
- Shosagoto - dance drama
- Jidaimono - historical drama
- Sewamono - domestic drama
- Matsubamemono - noh-kyogen inspired
Narrators in Bunraku Theatre
Tayu
Guitar players in BunrakuTheatre
Shamisen Player
The puppeteers in Bunraku Theatre
Omozukai, Hidarizukai, Ashizukai
They are called the main/head/master puppeteer.
Omozukai
Second level puppeteer
Hidarizukai
Beginner puppeteer
Ashizukai
