Theory Flashcards

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What is a skill?

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Something that you or someone can do

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what is a quality?

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Something about you or someone

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3
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roles and responsibilities of a dancer

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1) To train their body and mind to a high level for performance
2) expected to create dance materials
3) expected to maintain a high level of fitness
4) take regular classes/ workshops with professionals

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Roles and responsibilities of an actor

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1) train to a high level to help with performance
2) expected to devise or improvise
3) to be able to take something from script but also put something else together
4) maintain a broad skill set
5) take regular classes with a professional

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Roles and responsibilities of a singer

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1) to be able to understand the music and have a high level of vocal skill
2) sing along with live instruments or backing instruments
3) regularly exercise or take care of vocal chords and throat
4) use of diaphragm and breath mainly in training
5) take a private lesson with a professional

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Roles and responsibilities of a musical theatre performer

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1) must be skilled in dance, acting and singing
2) important that training is at a high level with small amount of areas to improve on
3) must be very lively, engaged as musical theatre is exaggerated
4) must be able to learn all lines deliver them in character, sing all lyrics correctly and dance sharply/clearly

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Roles and responsibilities of a musician

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1) must be able to confidently play at least 1 instrument
2) be able to read sheet music
3) must have a degree in music performance
4) be able to perform as part of a group or soloist

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Name 5 technical skills

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Accuracy, coordination, posture, control, fluency, strength and stamina, intonation

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Name 5 expressive skills

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Characterisation, facial expression, gesture, dynamics, phrasing

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name 5 communicative skills

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Timing, rhythm, concentration, clarity, audience engagement, projection, use of costume, use of props, use of lighting, use of amplification

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name 5 creative skills

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Interpretation, stylistic awareness, devising, composing, improvisation

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12
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Order of the process triangle

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1) creating and devising material
2) learning and memorising material
3) demonstrate and performance skills

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13
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What are the health and safety aspects?

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  • appropriate warm up
  • suitable workspace
  • time for dress rehearsal
  • appropriate use of music/sound including sound levels and language
  • being trustworthy when supporting others
  • being reliable and responding to direction effectively to prevent accidents in rehearsal and performances
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14
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What is a funding agency?

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Someone or a company who will fund a project

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what is a union?

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A company who takes care of employees

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What is a business organisation?

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The business side of a performance industry

E.g a dance company

17
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list the 3 unions within the performing arts industry

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1) equity
2) musician union
3) BECTU (broadcasting entertainment communication and theatre union

18
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What is the aim of a union?

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A unions aim is to help protect and support performing artists in the workplace. Focusing on improving standards and working conditions in the interest of the performer

19
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what is a professional?

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Someone who works for gain

20
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what are royalties?

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A portion of proceeds entitled due to owning the rights

21
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what is gross income?

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Earnings before tax

22
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List 6 business organisations

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1) dance company
2) record label
3) booking agency
4) theatre company
5) management agency
6) performance companies

23
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different ways you can be taken on for work

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1) voluntary: don’t get paid for the work you do
2) casual: paid work without a contract
3) permanent: a job that you stick with
4) part-time: a job that you do on top of your other job to earn more money(under 30 hours)
5) full-time: a job you do for 40 hours a week
6) fixed term: a job with an end date
7) freelance:when you are hired by various people but you are technically your own boss

24
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different methods of promotion

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  • social media
  • webpage
  • blog
  • flyer
  • poster
  • event
  • portfolio
  • demo
  • showreel
  • cv
  • interview
  • video
25
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potential audiences

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1) general public
2) press (newspapers, magazines)
3) agent
4) manager
5) producer
6) collaborators(someone who works alongside an artist to produce work)

26
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pre production roles

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  • set designer
  • choreographer
  • lighting designer
  • sound designer
  • costume designer
  • composer
  • advertiser
  • merchandiser
  • script writer
  • director
  • promoter
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production roles

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  • stage manager
  • stage hand
  • crew
  • lighting technician
  • dresser
  • make-up artist
  • hair and wig artist
  • prop handler
  • sound technician
  • front of house
  • Venue manager
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things to consider for a performance

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  • size/ shape of performance area
  • audience size
  • accessibility
  • audience suitability
  • location
  • atmosphere
  • lighting
  • sound appropriate
  • cost of venue
  • dressing area
29
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Performance spaces

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  • outdoor spaces
  • repurposed spaces
  • multi-event spaces
  • theatre
  • club
  • pub
  • arena
30
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how to plan a performance

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Take into consideration:

  • set up and take down
  • call sheet
  • performers and production role passes
  • venue cost hire
  • staff cost
  • marketing
  • expenses
31
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what needs to be included in a risk assessment?

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  • conditions and safety of space/equipment
  • assess risks
  • control measure
  • warm ups
  • Cool downs
32
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How to plan a rehearsal

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  • baseline skills assessment
  • swot analysis
  • rehearsal schedule
  • action planning
33
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Types of rehearsals

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Developmental rehearsal
- break down of performance to focus on detail
Technical rehearsal
- mainly for technical objects such as lighting sound and stage crew which allows them to check that everything works ok
Dress rehearsal
- this is the last rehearsal before the performance and this is where everyone that’s involved from performers to ushers has a whole run through from start to end with no mistakes