Drama topic Flashcards
name 4 types of staging
Thrust, Traverse, Theatre in the round, arena staging ,
Still Image
When the action in a play or scene is frozen as in a photograph of video frame
Role play
Is acting out a scene or performance in a particular role
thought tracking
it is when a character says their thoughts and feelings out loud to the audience
Dramatic irony
when the audience knows something that the actors on stage don’t
split screen
when two or more seasons are being formed at the same time
hot seating
when you are asked a question in character and have to answer them in character
pitch
how high or low your voice is
pace
the speed in which you speak
Paus
leaving a gap between words to attention
volume
how loud or quiet you are
Gesture
Action used by an actor to show feeling
facial expression
Changes made to the face to show feelings
body language
buy an active movement
posture
position that a character sitting or standing
Devising
creating a piece of drama from a starting point
Improvisation
working as a team or individually to explore ideas on the spot
characterisation
creating a character
blocking
working out where actors all stand and move
props
objects that are held and used by an actor
what is traverse staging
audience is on both sides of the stage facing one another
what is thetra in the round
audience surrounds the performance area
what is arena staging
generally used in sports surround stage in straight line though
what is thrust staging
Audience sit on all three sides of the stage
leah
moral character and tries to reason with many of the characters. She is sensible and able to think for herself and speak her mind. falls under the leadership of Phil as she is not strong enough to alter the opinions and actions of anyone in the group.
mark and jan
impression younger members of the group/ less able to assert themselves. They look to Phil for as they need reassurance and take instructions from him
Phill
Although quiet for a long time, clearly considers everyone’s words and actions before he speaks. gives calm and considered he assigns roles and tasks for them to complete. This makes him appear callous and nihilistic.
Jhon Tate
The challenge to his leadership by Richard causes him further insecurity and the only way he knows how to lead is through fear, which he employs by threatening Lou, Danny and Richard. His words are very patronising as he talks down to each character
Brain
Brian is bullied and pushed around by all of the characters. Richard hates him. Cathy slaps him. Phil threatens him with the same fate as Adam if he does not follow orders.
Cathy
Cathy appears to have a callous side when she obtains DNA evidence from an actual postman who fits the description Phil made up.
Richard
Richard is in need of guidance from a leader. Richard’s way of dealing with the situations that arise is to become sarcastic and to put others down.
