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Theatre basics Flashcards

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what are the elements of theatre composition?

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MR VECC
motion, rhythm, variation, emphasis, contrast, cohesion

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motion

elements of theatre composition

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MAPPPF
movement, arrangement, position, pattern, proportion, flow

the movement, implied movement and stillness of actors and design features that occur in the space

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rhythm

elements of theatre composition

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RPTT
rhythm, pace, timing, tempo

the pace, timing and tempo within certain movements or across the interpretation

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variation

elements of theatre composition

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CUTIE
conflict, use of space, tension, intensity, energy

changes to the dynamics of the interpretation, as may be evident in the use and manipulation of tension, conflict, intensity, energy and space
may be gradual and may occur in certain moments or across an interpretation

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emphasis

elements of theatre composisiton

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FIP
focus, importance, prominance

aspects of the interpretaion are given a particular focus importance or prominence to draw audiences attention to them

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contrast

elements of theatre composition

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juxtoposition

juxtaposition of different or opposing aspects or qualities within certain moments in the interpretation

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cohesion

elements of theatre composition

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CUB
cohesion, unity, balance

the overall unity and balance of an interpretation or of movements within an interpretation for consistancy

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what is dramaturgy?

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research into a play to inform an interpretation of it
- contexts
- intended meanings
- background of playwright
- previous productions
- theatre styles

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what are contexts of a play?

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  • time and place it is set
  • time and place it was written
  • influences on the playwright
  • language within the script
  • circumstances associated with context (historical, social, cultural, political)
  • possibilities for interpretting the script
  • intended audience
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what are areas of theatre safety?

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  • slips, trips, falls
  • awkward and heavy manual handing
  • electrical energy
  • noise energy
  • fire and smoke
  • hazardous materials and substances
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what are the stages of the production process?

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planning, development and presentation

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what are the general tasks in the planning stage?

production process

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  • innitial reading of script
  • script annotation
  • dramaturgy
  • mood board
  • initial idea developement
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what are the general tasks in the developement stage?

production process

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  • trial intial ideas
  • rehearsals
  • production meetings
  • collaborate with designers/actors/director
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what are the general tasks in the presentation stage?

production process

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  • bump in
  • tech rehearsal
  • dress rehearsal
  • performace/s
  • evaluate
  • bump out
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what are acting specific tasks in the planning stage?

production process

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  • auditions
  • line memorisation
  • develope initial character concepts
  • create character background
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what are the acting specific tasks in the development stage?

production process

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  • rehearsals
  • blocking
  • trial character ideas
  • collaboration with other actors/designers/director
  • costume fittings
  • use rehearsal props/costumes
  • voice and dialect coaching
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what are the acting specific tasks in the presentation stage?

production process

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  • tech rehearsals
  • pre-show warm ups
  • make-up and hair
  • perform
  • listen and apply directors notes
  • evaluate
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what are the prop specific tasks in the planning stage?

production process

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  • annotate use of props in the script
  • develope initial ideas
  • mood board
  • visit prop hire companies and op shops
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what are the prop specific tasks in the development stage?

production process

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  • create/find rehearsal props
  • create mock-ups of props
  • aquire props from hire, op shops, etc
  • make/ construct props
  • collaborate with actors/director
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what are the prop specific tasks in the presentation stage?

production process

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  • create prop table
  • track prop whereabouts
  • prop maintenance
21
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what makes a character?

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  • motivation/s
  • objectives
  • function and purpose
  • traits and qualities
  • status
22
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what are acting skills?

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  • facial expression
  • voice
  • gesture
  • movement
  • stillness and silence
  • focus
  • verbal and non-verbal langauge

to convey intended meanings of characters

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what is audience culture?

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  • attitudes
  • beliefs
  • values
  • behaviours

of people who engage with theatre performances

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what is the analysis response structure?

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Thesis
- playwrite/team members
- summary of angle

Analyse
- explanation of context/theme/theatre style
- quote from script
- what was seen on stage/description
- how was the moment achieved
- why did they do it/what was the impact and effect
repeat with a new focus
- link to playwrite/directorial intention

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Unit 1&2 Theatre Studies (3 decks)

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