Elements of Theater Flashcards
They must be believable as the character they are portraying
Performers/Actors & Actresses
The characters should
have a goal to reach, but to
reach that goal they must go
through a series of ______
Conflicts
Written work that must be present for theater to occur
Script
Oversees all aspects of the play and makes sure that these aspects compliment each other
Director
the stage to perform and a space for audience to sit and stand
Theater space
seen as is the typical “theater”; has a “picture frame” place around the front of the playing area
proscenium stage
the audience sits around 3 sides of the stage
thrust stage
“backstage” is behind the background wall
end stage
large scale auditorium; a central stage with the audience on tiered seating on all sides
arena theaters
stage and seating are not fixed; altered to suit the needs of the play; “black box theater”
flexible theaters
audience on either side of the stage, but not on the ends
profile theaters
has no roof and uses natural light
open-air theaters
has a rectangular floor plan; used as venues for music concerts
sports arenas
adds visual reference to the story
visual aspects
shows condition, identity, status & personality to the character; portrayal of the character
clothing and wardrobe
beautify and amplify expressions; intensifies their performance
make-up and cosmetics
cue to start and end scene; displays what is on stage
lighting
skin of theater arts
scenery/scenography
part of the scenery; adds emphasis and distinction to the characters
properties and objects
establishes the time, location, and cultural context of the theatre play,
sound
part of the story; heard by the characters
diegetic
outside the environment/world of the story; heard by the audience only
extra-diegetic
remarks by someone not involved in the action of the play; provide information to the plot’s progression
voice-over/narration
“extension of language”; skillfully choreographed art
choreography & dance
concept of sound and dance
rhythm
special numbers to enliven the play
incidental
dance that forwards the story, reveals character or establishes mood/style
dramatic
call & response
audience
how theater appeals to the audience (4)
sensory stimulation, human values, artistic excellence, intellectual value
greek: “to see”
theaomai
“to view”
spectator
“to hear”
audience
foundation of all drama
theatricality
structure/place where a performance may be presented in front of an audience
theater
greek: “a place of seeing”
theatron
greek: “theatrical spectacle”
theama
center for arts, culture, politics and religion
athens
god of wine and fertility
dionysus
festival to celabrate Dionysus
dionysia
vision and sound are the most powerful and strong sense of people,
sensory stimulation
Story and character are inherent in the text of any play.
human values
potentials, depth, preparation, and inner meanings are fulfilled in the production
artistic excellence
communicate an idea to the audience; what the play aims to send
intellectual value
to follow a script with emotion
act
grand drape; conceals or reveals the next scenery/play
act curtain
self-contained piece, reflective solo
aria
entire place where audience watches a performance
auditorium
signals of the production manager prior to performing
act warning
behind the stage setting
backstage
setting/scenic display
background
time and place
background scene
light with no lens
beam light
divides the stage
center line
used for flying
counter weight system
tool to hang equipment
cradle
list of cues/signals
cue sheet
final costume check
dress parade
gel to spread the light
diffuser
practice where costumes are used
dress rehearsal
final scene/ending of the play
exit
managing of audio
equalisation
testing the operation of lights
flash out
used to cover the floor
floor cloth
imaginary wall that divides the audience and actors
fourth wall
effects
fx
A textured medium to alter light.
gel
area where cast waits for the next cue
green room
used to illuminate the auditorium
house lights
handheld props
hand prop
break during acts
intermission/interval
in-charge of everything happening in the house
house manager
rope lines used to fasten lash or scenic units
lash line
dialogue of actors to laugh and produce laughter to the audience
laugh line
full height panels
legs
general term for lighting instruments
luminaire
preventing the audience from seeing areas of the stage
masking
stage that is not visible to the audience
off stage
introduction music prior to the performance
overture
any item put in place before performance
preset
arch around front stage
proscenium arch
items used by performers or designed on the stage to set the scenery
property
a piece performed by one actor/actress
solo
a person whose job is to pass messages
runner
setting up of equipment
rig
an early rehearsal where script is used
readthrough
practice
rehearsal
in-charge of everything behind stage
stage manager
produces hard edged beam to a particular person
spotlight
produces rapid lighting
strobe
any curtains other than main or floor
tabs
stage extends to the audience’s place
thrust stage
horizontal part of steps
treads
illuminating a subject from below
uplighting
rehearsal where cast use or practice movements
walk through
in-charge of costumes and wardrobe
wardrobe master
side areas that are not visible to the audience
wings
