Unit 37 Television Cinema And Theatre Flashcards
Comedy
A programe which aims to be humorous
Current affairs
A programe which consists of discussions and analysis of recent events
Soap opera
Programmes with episodes broadcast daily or several times a week,following the lives of a cast of characters.
Documentary
A factual programe giving information about a certain subject,
Costume drama
A programe telling a story set some time ago in the past.
Reality TV
A programe or series in which people are filmed without a script in a particular situation to see how they behave.
Chat show
An informal program in which famous people are asked questions about themselves and their work.
Actor
A person whose profession is acting on the stage,in films or on tv.
Audience
Spectators or listeners at a public event.
Box office
A place at a theatre, cinema…. where tickets are bought or reserved.
Cartoon
A film using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings.
Cast
The actors taking part in a play.
Costumes
A set of clothes by an actor for a particular role.
Critic
A person who judges the merits of artist works, usually professionally.
Director
A person who supervises the actor and other staff in a film, play or similar.
Interval
A period of time separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance.
Location
An actual place or natural setting in which a film is made.
Musical
A play or film in which singing and dancing play an essential part.
Performance
An act of presenting a play, concert or other form of entertainment.
Plot
The main events of a play, novel or film.
Rehearsal
A practice of a play for later public performance.
Reviews
Critical appraisal of a book,play or film.
Scenery
The pictures used on a theatre stage to represent the place where the action is.
Screen
A flat panel on a electronic device.
