January 2023 Flashcards
What does the director do
The director is responsible for the main vision of the production
They must interpret the script
They lead rehearsals and determine stage blocking
They need to communicate their vision to the various departments
What does a producer do
The producer funds the production and decides on a director
What does a stage manager do
The stage manger is responsible for the running of the stage during the performance
They are required to call the cueing for lights, sound, sets, props, and actors during the show
What does a set designer do
The set designer works alongside the director to create a set for the play.
They have lots of people who help build, paint and decorate the set
What does the costume designer do
The costume designer works along side the director to develop costumes for all the actors
The costumes require extensive research and knowledge of the measurements of each actor.
What does the publicity coordinator do
The publicity coordinator is responsible for the advertising and promotion of the production
What does the box office do
The box office is responsible for the sale of tickets and the organisation of seating
What does the front of house staff do
The front of house staff are responsible for the audience side of the curtain
They are responsible for the arrival, seating and dispersal of the audience
What is the history of theatre timeline
Greek - Medieval - Commedia Dell’ arte - Elizabethan - Restoration - 18th century - Victorian Melodrama - Naturalism - Political theatre - Theatre of the Absurd - Kitchen sink drama
Where does the word drama come from
The greek word dran
What were Greek theatres made from
Stone
Where were Greek theatres
Open air
What was key about Greek theatres
The chorus
Where did the chorus preform
In the orchestra
What types of plays did the Greek theatres produce
Tragedies, comedies and satires
What are satires
Funny plays usually about serious circumstances
What were tragedies
Sad and emotional plays
What were Comedies
Funny not very serious plays
What are the 3 types of stages
Arena, thrust, proscenium arch
