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theatre Flashcards

1
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means a drama or a play that is performed on stage. (Or, the structure where people can watch a performance.)

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theatre

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2
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a genre of literature, which is basically the script, and the actors play the role of different characters to tell the story to the viewers and facilitate interpretation.

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drama

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3
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form of drama that primarily consists of dialogue between characters and is intended for theatrical performance rather than mere reading.

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play

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4
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The creator of a play is known as a

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playwright

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5
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literary element enumeration (6)

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Plot
Theme
Character
Dialogue
Music/ Rhythm
Spectacle

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6
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performance elements enumeration (4)

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Direction
Character Creation
Vocal Expression
Nonverbal Expression

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7
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technical elements enumeration (4)

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Scenery and Props
Costume and make-up
Style
Sound

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8
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elements of theatre art enumeration (3)

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literary element
performance elements
technical elements

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9
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It refers to the action/ storyline in a theatrical piece.

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plot

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10
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parts of a plot enumeration (6)

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exposition
conflict
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution

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the introduction of the characters and
the basic situation

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exposition

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12
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la struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the
story

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conflict

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13
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the portion of the story where the conflict increases

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rising action

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14
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the peak of action and
conflict

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climax

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the portion of the story where the conflict decreases

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falling action

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16
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the outcome of the conflict

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resolution

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refers to the meaning of the play. It can also be defined as the subject matter or content of a play.

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theme

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18
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are the people created by the author who moves the play forward.

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characters

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19
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They are brought to life by actors.

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characters

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20
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move the play through dialogue or what they say, and through action, or what they do on stage.

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characters

21
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is the conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

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dialogue

22
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When performed, a character chooses certain nuances on how to perform them. They can also use actions and both move the play forward.

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dialogue

23
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This often accompanies theatrical productions

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music

24
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a musical term where in it also refers to how the actors speak fast or slow, smoothly or hesitatingly.

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rhythm

25
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refers to the visual elements in a theater piece like sets, costumes, and lighting

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spectacle

26
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Central to all productions, the task of the director is to interpret the play and guide its creative production.

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direction

27
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Actors under the director create their characters. The first stage of any production involves the analyzing of the characters.

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character creation

28
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a method that emphasizes the unseen aspects of the character. The actor emulates the character’s emotions, motivations, habits and overall identity.

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method acting

29
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refers to the nuances of delivering lines that express a character. It refers to both the choice of words and phrases of speech as well as the delivery of enunciating/ pronouncing and delivering words in song or speech.

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vocal expression

30
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it encompasses how an actor uses the body. The actor adds gestures, and facial expressions in harmony with the director’s interpretation of the script.

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action/non verbal expression

31
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is a fundamental nonverbal expression in theater. These are the positions and movements that the actors must follow under the director’s command.

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blocking

32
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creates the site of the dramatic action. It can represent outdoor or indoor scenes and even fantasy set scenes.

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scenery

33
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are movable pieces in the scenery like tables, chairs, beds, plants, swords, plates, cups, etc.

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props

34
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They refer to what the actors wear and use to define the character.

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costumes and make up

35
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refers to the total visual look of the production.

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style

36
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plays a supportive and principal element.

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sound

37
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technicians must make sure that all mics and sound systems are ready so that the characters are heard.

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principal role

38
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music can build suspense, introduce a character, set a mood, heighten conflict and overall enhance the production

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supportive role

39
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what makes an outstanding production?

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unity, coherence, and emphasis

40
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There is unity when the play is focused on the theme. It does not wander and go around with no reason.

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unity

41
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is achieved when part of a script links with other parts. All parts are placed within the storyline.

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coherence

42
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is made when some elements of the play stand above the others. (Theme, characters, climax, action)

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emphasis

43
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These are regular patterns in theatrical story telling.

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subject matter/basic plots

44
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The hero sets out to defeat an enemy, which threatens the land.

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overcoming the monster

45
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A poor hero becomes wealthy, powerful, and gets a mate. In most cases, he/she losses it all but grows and matures as an individual gaining what they lost in the end.

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rags to riches

46
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a search for an object (with special powers). A person has acquired hidden knowledge of an object’s location. He/she must now leave everyday life and go on a quest.

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the quest

47
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at times, accompanied by a certain sidekick or group of people.

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the quest

48
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7 types of theatre in the philippines

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sarswela
epic poetry
duplo
moro-moro
senakulo
traditional folk dance
bodabil

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