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Elements of Theater

Elements of Theater. Words to Know. author - writer of the novel, movie, or play plot - series of related events that take place during a play before the audience drama - written to be spoken for the entertainment of the audience

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Elements of Theater

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  1. Elements of Theater

  2. Words to Know • author - writer of the novel, movie, or play • plot - series of related events that take place during a play before the audience • drama - written to be spoken for the entertainment of the audience • foreshadowing - plot device that exposes a clue to what will happen later in the play • reversal - major change in direction to the plot or the characters of a play • subtext - reading between the lines of a play to get a deeper meaning; understanding the subtle actions of the actors that tell the emotion that the words do not convey • motivation - reason for the characters to act the way they do to each other and to the situation

  3. Dramatic Structure • Dramatic Structure

  4. Characterization • Dynamic Characters– Roles in which the actor learns something. • Static Characters– Roles that learn nothing and are simply in the play as a caricature. • Stereotypes • Flat • One-dimensional

  5. Setting • Setting– The “dressing” of the stage to enhance the mood for the play and give the audience a visual reference • Props-- things that are held or used by the actors that further the story • Scenery– Two-dimensional backdrop • Costumes - dressing of the actors to make them represent the characters they will be playing

  6. Voice/ Acting • verbal quality - individual sound of the voice; how well words are expressed; clarity of the speaker’s voice • non-verbal action - the transfer of information between persons without words • monologue - only one person speaks • dialogue - two or more characters speak to each other

  7. Theme • Theme– The message or lesson learned behind the play. • The reason the play is written and performed. • Symbolism

  8. How Does Lighting, Sound Affect the Production? • Sound usually indicates mood or tone • Effects created by lights, mechanical devices and other special effects help get across the meaning of the play to the audience • Lighting indicates emotion or setting: • Blue: night or death • White/ Yellow: Day time • Green: Sickness • Red: Madness or great emotion

  9. Genres of Theater Comedy Drama Catharsis– Usually, to cry Release of emotion is good for you Romance Boys meet girl, life gets in the way Adventure Boom goes the dynamite! Horror Eeek! I see dead people! • Catharsis– Usually, to laugh • All’s well that ends well • Slapstick • Physical comedy– done with body • Romantic comedy • One boy, one girl, complications, and happily ever after • Situational comedy • Weird everyday situations that make life fun

  10. Four Types of Stages • Box stage • Proscenium • Thrust stage • Arena stage

  11. Box stage

  12. Proscenium

  13. Thrust Stage

  14. Arena Stage

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