Drama: Cycle Test (4.05.22) Flashcards
What style of theatre did Brecht use?
Epic Theatre
What were Brecht’s intentions?
-to spark an interest in his audiences’ perception of the world
What are the techniques used by Brecht?
-narration needs to be told in a montage styles
-techniques to break down the fourth wall
-use of a narrator
-use of songs or music
-use of technology
-use of signs
use of freeze frames
What are the Physical Skills? (hint:6)
- Gait
- Facial Expressions
- Body Language
- Gestures
- Eye-Contact
- Posture
What is Gait?
how a character walks
What are Gestures?
using your hands or body part to express meaning
What is Eye-Contact?
where you look or who you look at
What is Posture?
how you hold yourself up
What are the Vocal Skills? (hint: 6)
- Pace
- Pitch
- Projection
- Tone
- Emphasis
- Accent
What is Pace?
how fast you speak
What is Pitch?
high or low
What is Projection?
strong and loud voice
What is Tone?
different emotions in your voice
What is Emphasis?
showing importance of a word
What is Freeze Frame or Still Image?
to make a picture (like a photograph) to show the audience what is happening in the scene
What 3 key elements do you need to make a character?
FBS:
- Face
- Body
- Space
What are stage directions?
up stage, down stage, centre stage etc…
What is proxemics?
how close or far apart characters are- use of levels
What is a flashback?
a scene in a film, play, book etc that shows something that happened before that point in the story
How is the lighting design in Treasure Island?
- the lighting builds the mood and complements the story
