KS4 Terminology Flashcards
Abstract
A style of theatre that does not depict real life - opposite of Naturalism
Verfremdungseffekt
Alienation - distancing the audience from the action of the play (Brechtian)
Climax
A major event in a story - the highest point of tension
Anti-climax
Where the build up of tension is broken without a climatic event
Arena staging
Stage is a square with tiered seating on each side
Aside
A comment made by a performer on stage to the audience - not heard by other characters
Auditorium
Theatre or performance hall
Caricature
An over-exaggerated portrayal of a certain type of character
Convention
The ‘ingredients’ of a style or genre
Devising
Creating a performance from scratch (not scripted)
Dramatic irony
Where the audience know something the character(s) do not
Dramatic tension
A build up of anticipation - causes the audience to be on the edge of their seats
End-on staging
Classic theatre set up - where the audience sit in front of the stage
Epic theatre
Brecht’s style of theatre - designed to alienate the audience
Fourth wall
The imaginary wall between the audience and performers (Naturalistic)
