Wicked

Question 1

book by?

Answer 1

Winnie Holzman

Question 2

music and lyrics by

Answer 2

Stephen Schwartz

Question 3

OG novel by?

Answer 3

Based on the novel (wicked: the life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the west) by Gregory Maguire

Question 4

OG production by?

Answer 4

directed by Joe Mantello

Question 5

Australian resident director?

Answer 5

Karen Johnson Mortimer

Question 6

Setting

Answer 6

Fantasy lad of Oz: Emerald City, Shiz University & lecture room, dorm room, Ozdust Ballroom, Wizard’s palace, uppermost turret, Great Gillikin Forest, Kiamo Ko Castle

Question 7

example of musical theatre convents in wicked

Answer 7

Elaborate Costume: the colour, shape, fabric types etc. can distinguish the period the interpretation is in, and contrast between settings and characters different or evolved societal standing e.g Glinda at university vs Glinda ‘the good’.

Question 8

Musical theatre conventions

Answer 8

Dialogue, song, dance, elaborate costumes, orchestra, visual spectacle

Question 9

cohesion

Answer 9

the overall unity and balance of an interpretation or of moments within an interpretation.

Question 10

motion

Answer 10

the movement, implied movement and/or stillness of actors or design features that occur in the space (pattern, position, arrangement, proportion and flow)

Question 11

rhythm

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Glinda

Answer 12

Bubbly, kind-hearted, ambitious

Question 13

Elphaba

Answer 13

highly intelligent, compassionate, determined

Question 14

Fiyero

Answer 14

Reckless, adventurous, passionate

Question 15

The Wizard

Answer 15

Charismatic, cunning, secretive

Question 16

Magical realism conventions

Answer 16

non-human characters, temporal fluidity, characters with supernatural powers, alternate realities, linguistic versatility

Question 17

political drama

Answer 17

relationships between public policy, political events and characters who navigate these spheres.
PT makers question, challenge and/or expose the failings of a dominant system.

Question 18

political drama conventions

Answer 18

central political or social message, can include mockery or parody, themes inc. political power or corruption, purpose is to expose, challenge or provoke change, eclectic in style and conventions

Question 19

magical realism

Answer 19

genre that introduces magical elements into a realistic setting, creating a world where the supernatural is accepted as reality. used to explore themes and ideas in a nuanced way.

Question 20

lighting design

Answer 20

Kenneth Posner

Question 21

sound design

Answer 21

Tony Meola

Question 22

Set design

Answer 22

Eugene Lee

Question 23

Director

Answer 23

Joe Mantello

Question 24

Costume design

Answer 24

Susan Hilferty

Question 25

Projection Design

Answer 25

Elaine J McCarthy

Question 26

Simone Bourke

Answer 26

Wizard

Question 27

Robyn Nevin

Answer 27

Madame Morrible

Question 28

Adam Murphy

Answer 28

Dr Dillamond