Lecture 15- Theatre Form

Question 1

Define tragedy

Answer 1

A protagonist of high social status falls from grace, partially his or her own fault

Question 2

Define Hamartia:

Answer 2

A heros tragic flaw

Question 3

Define comedy:

Answer 3

A genre of complex qualities involving humor.

Question 4

Define Tragicomedy

Answer 4

A mixed genre with elements of Tragedy and comedy

Question 5

What is dialogue?

Answer 5

Spoken words “lines”

Question 6

Define exposition:

Answer 6

Part of the plot containing necessary background information

Question 7

Define point of attack

Answer 7

Event within the plot that begins the primary root conflict, sets up a problem that the protagonist must solve or a question that must be answered

Question 8

Define climax

Answer 8

Highest moment of intensity when conflict is resolved or dramatic question is answered

Question 9

Who writes the script of a play

Answer 9

The playwright

Question 10

What does a dramaturg do for a production?

Answer 10

The person who provides the research and development of a play, multiple responsibilities including a lot of research and presenting information.

Question 11

What makes up the total vision elements of the play, everything the audience sees?

Answer 11

Mise-en-scene

Question 12

In class we discussed three styles of the theatrical stages where are they and what’s different about each from the others

Answer 12

A. Thrust Stage: audience on 3 sides of stage/ playing arena

B. Arena Stage: surrounds stage/playing arena

C. Proscenium Stage: audience on 1 side of stage, views action through frame

Question 13

Responsibility of scenic designer

Answer 13

Designs the set for a production

Question 14

Four functions of lighting

Answer 14

1. Selective visibility: lighting what the production needs the audience to see, unimportant areas left in shadow
2. Rhythm and Structure: indicate rise and fall in action, reinforce themes, structure, etc.
3. Mood: atmosphere of the scene/production
4. Illusion and Motivation: create time and space effects

Question 15

Sound design

Answer 15

Everything heard by the audience

Question 16

Three types of props

Answer 16

Hand Props: small objects handled by actors onstage

Personal Props: specific to a character, kept on the actor(costume props)

Set Props: part of the set, not handled by actors

Question 17

Kabuki Theatre:

Answer 17

Japanese form of theatre

Question 18

Define Improvisational theatre

Answer 18

Improv- perform at moment

Question 19

Vaudeville theatre

Answer 19

Theatrical variety shows, where burlesque developed