Key Terms

Question 1

Development

Answer 1

Includes exploring, making, reflecting, trialing and refining to achieve production aims and evaluation for this stage of the production process

Question 2

Cohesion

Answer 2

Unity and balance of various aspects of the interpretation

Question 3

Planning

Answer 3

Introduction to the script/initial play reading, annotations, dramaturgical research, journaling/documenting, exploring and establishing initial concepts and aims for the production, establishment of the vision, timelining/meeting/scheduling, evaluation of this stage of the production process

Question 4

Developing

Answer 4

Exploring and experimenting, making/reflecting, rehearsing, trialing and refining to achieve production aims, journaling/documenting, workshopping/practice/refinement, collaborating, production and team meetings, evaluation of the stage production process

Question 5

Risk management

Answer 5

Identify hazard
Assess the risk
Evaluate existing controls
Implement existing controls
review and update

Question 6

Hierarchy of Controls

Answer 6

Elimination
Substitution
Engineer
Admin
PPE

Question 7

Elements of Theatre Composition

Answer 7

Motion
Rhythm
Variation
Emphasis
Cohesion
Contrast

Question 8

Acting Skills

Answer 8

Acting skills are an actors tool kit, they can be influenced by a particular method of acting / specialised use of prop or costume / a vocal skill or movement required /
Desicions in acting skills need to be informed by your character, the theatre style, what’s happening on stage, directorial and design concepts
Gesture, Voice, Facial Expression, Movement

Question 9

Gesture

Answer 9

The body or parts of the body are used in ways to help to convey a feeling, mood, emotion or concept in a performance.
Vocal gesture; scream, deep sigh, laugh, whistle
Full-body gesture; a sway from side-to-side, kneeling down
Part-body gesture; a hand signal, a nod, hunching the shoulders, a raise of the arms, head in hands
Spatial gestures; use of the body in the space and in relation to one or more of the other characters or objects on stage

Question 10

Voice

Answer 10

How an actor uses their voice to depict their characters including emotions and mood changes.
Projection; how well your voice can be heard
Diction; how well you enunciate your voice to convey feeling and emotion
Tone; your ability to use your voice to convey feeling and emotion
Timing: the pace/speed at which you use your voice
Inflection; the emphasis you place on certain words or sounds for heightened dramatic impact
Breathing; control over your breath as you deliver your lines
Vocal Variety; how well you vary the use of your voice throughout your performance
Placement or resonance; your ability to reproduce your voice through using your throat, abdominals, mouth, tongue, nose and other sound cavities
Pitch; the highness or lowness of your voice in performance
Vocal Quality; the overall characteristics you bring to the performance

Question 11

Facial Expression

Answer 11

most facial expressions convey meaning’s that are clearly understood with some linked to specific theatre styles, they require control and practice on behalf of the actor.
Variety; dexterity with using a variety of facial expressions
Convey characteristics; use of facial expressions to convey characteristics of the character you are portraying
Theatre Style; use of facial expressions consistent with the theatre style of the play
Meaning, Mood and Emotion; these are conveyed by the use of facial expressions

Question 12

Movement

Answer 12

Actors need to be able to use their body in a way that suits the purpose of their performance. Movements can range from small to large, free form or precise, repetitive or used only once
Gait: the way you move around as your character - your walk
Rhythm of movement: the pattern of movement combined with its tempo.
Dynamics; the shape and speed of your character movements in the space
Physical variety; the range of your movements when depicting the character
Tempo variety; using different speeds of movement at different times in your performance

Question 13

Character

Answer 13

It’s through the interaction/interrelationships of the characters that a playwright explores the ideas and themes they wish to bring to an audience.
When developing characters for performance or when analysing how other actors have portrayed the characters in the play, aspects to consider include; motivation, objective, function and purpose, traits, status

Question 14

Contrast

Answer 14

Contrast is the juxtaposition of seemingly different or opposing aspects or qualities within the interpretation

Question 15

Emphasis

Answer 15

Emphasis is when aspects of the interpretation are given a particular focus, importance or prominence

Question 16

Motion

Answer 16

Motion is the movement or implied movement of actors and design features in the theatre space. This may include position, pattern, arrangement, proportion or spatial flow

Question 17

Rhythm

Answer 17

Rhythm is the pace, timing and tempo within the interpretation

Question 18

Variation

Answer 18

Variation involves changes to the dynamics of the interpretation.

Question 19

Objective

Answer 19

A characters objective is closely linked to their motivations. referred to also as the “wants of a character” meaning what the character most wants to happen or achieve, what is their goal or what is it they are seeking.

Question 20

Function and Purpose

Answer 20

The function and purpose of a character is often attributed back to the playwright and why they were placed in the play, especially regarding the effect the particular character has on others in the play.

Question 21

Trait/s

Answer 21

Distinguishing the features or qualities of a character in a play. These can be physical/external or internal. There may be specific traits that are general to all characters in the play or specific to one character.

Question 22

Status

Answer 22

The position or standing one character has in relation to others or within the general world or society of the play. This can be determined by their social position, rank, personality traits, education and intelligence, or physical strength.
High status - meaning that the character has power, control over another or they can demand certain things of others
Low status - meaning that the character is subservient to one or more characters