One-act Play

Question 1

has only one act and may consist of one or more scenes.

Answer 1

One -act Play

Question 2

Elements of a one-act play

Answer 2

Theme, Plot, Character, Dialogue

Question 3

One act need this element just like a full-length play, but it has to be clear, concise, and well-thought of.

Answer 3

Theme

Question 4

these are series and sequence of events that lead the hero(and the audience) in the story onward.

Answer 4

Plot

Question 5

One-act play focuses on the life of this element.

Answer 5

Character

Question 6

actor’s line must be crafted carefully to focus on the theme, the incident, and the character of the protagonist.

Answer 6

Dialogue

Question 7

Whatever your purpose and intent in the play it needs to be clear what your _____ is.

Answer 7

Theme

Question 8

Artist use this as a practical method to effectively transfer his message to the public

Answer 8

Technique

Question 9

Guidelines in writing a one-act play

Answer 9

Unity of Location, Unity of Time, Unity of Action

Question 10

set in one location

Answer 10

Unity of Location

Question 11

be set over a period of no more than one-day

Answer 11

Unity of Time

Question 12

have one central point

Answer 12

Unity of Action

Question 13

Steps in one-act play scriptwriting

Answer 13

Outline the basic plot > Develop the Setting > Decide on character > Develop the Dialogue > Read the Script > Rehearse the script

Question 14

Major types of Staging

Answer 14

Proscenium Stage, Thrust Theater, End Stage, Arena Theater, Flexible Theater, Profile Theater, Sports Arena

Question 15

It is the usual theater with its primary feature is the “picture frame” in the front of the playing area of an end stage.

Answer 15

Proscenium Stage

Question 16

A stage surrounded by audience on three sides .

Answer 16

Thrust Theater

Question 17

It is the same as the thrust stage but in case the audience is located only on the front of the stage and doesn’t extend around the sides, although there may be entrances there.

Answer 17

End Stage

Question 18

this form of theater was first introduced by the University of Washington in 1940 but the drama performed was around 20th century.

Answer 18

Arena Theater

Question 19

It is sometimes called a “Black Box” theater. Stages are big empty boxes with black paint.

Answer 19

Flexible Theater

Question 20

These are “found space” theaters. Risers on either side of the playing space for the audiene.

Answer 20

Profile Theater.

Question 21

It often serves as venues for Music Concert. It has a rectangular floor plan and a large arena stage.

Answer 21

Sports Arena