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Theatre Arts 1 Final Review

Theatre Arts 1 Final Review. Breathing & Projection. Theatre Vocab. Greek Theatre. Theatre Safety. Parts of a Theatre. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. 20. 20. 20. 20. 20. 30. 30. 30. 30. 30. 40. 40. 40. 40. 40. 50. 50. 50. 50. 50. Breathing & Projection – 10 Points. QUESTION:

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Theatre Arts 1 Final Review

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  1. Theatre Arts 1 Final Review

  2. Breathing & Projection Theatre Vocab Greek Theatre Theatre Safety Parts of a Theatre 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50

  3. Breathing & Projection – 10 Points • QUESTION: • What is: using your voice to fill a performance space so that every member of the audience can hear and understand you • ANSWER: • Projection

  4. Breathing & Projection– 20 Points • QUESTION: • What is the connective muscle and tissue between your abdominal and chest cavities which allows you to breathe? • ANSWER: • Diaphragm

  5. Breathing & Projection– 30 Points • QUESTION: • The jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, and soft palate are all parts of the mouth called what? • ANSWER: • Articulators

  6. Breathing & Projection– 40 Points • QUESTION: • The hard and soft palates, throat, and sinuses are all parts of the mouth that are called what? • ANSWER: • Resonators

  7. Breathing & Projection– 50 Points • QUESTION: • What are the five terms used to describe the voice? • ANSWER: • Pitch, Volume, Tempo, Phrasing, Quality/Tone

  8. Theatre Vocab – 10 Points • QUESTION: • What is the difference between a lead/principal and a featured role? • ANSWER: • A lead/principal is a major role or actor. A featured role is a minor role that stands out, but is not as prominent as the lead.

  9. Theatre Vocab– 20 Points • QUESTION: • What does being “open” mean? • ANSWER: • Keeping your body angled toward the audience to be seen and heard.

  10. Theatre Vocab– 30 Points • QUESTION: • What is blocking and where is it written? • ANSWER: • Blocking is an actor’s movement and placement during a scene. It should be written in each actor’s script (in pencil!).

  11. Theatre Vocab– 40 Points • QUESTION: • Why do we use the terms “downstage” and “upstage”? • ANSWER: • Stages were once slanted (raked); downstage was at the bottom of the slant nearest the audience, and upstage was at the top of the slant furthest from the audience.

  12. Theatre Vocab – 50 Points • QUESTION: • Why are understudies important? • ANSWER: • Understudies replace the primary actor in the event of illness, a schedule conflict, or if the primary actor gets kicked out or quits!

  13. Greek Theatre – 10 Points • QUESTION: • Who is credited as the first actor? • ANSWER: • Thespis

  14. Greek Theatre – 20 Points • QUESTION: • What is the purpose of a Greek chorus? • ANSWER: • The chorus explains and comments on the action of the play.

  15. Greek Theatre – 30 Points • QUESTION: • What is the “tragos”? • ANSWER: • It is the chorus’ song, and the origin of the word “tragedy.”

  16. Greek Theatre – 40 Points • QUESTION: • Which Greek god did theatre first worship? • ANSWER: • Dionysus, god of wine and fertility

  17. Greek Theatre – 50 Points • QUESTION: • What is the difference between Old Comedy and Middle/New Comedy? • ANSWER: • Old comedy was wild comic fantasy; Middle/New Comedy dealt with everyday life (like sitcoms).

  18. Theatre Safety – 10 Points • QUESTION: • What are the three personal apparel rules every tech theatre student should follow? • ANSWER: • Long hair tied back in a ponytail • Close-toed shoes • No dangly jewelry

  19. Theatre Safety – 20 Points • QUESTION: • Where should you never bring food or drink? • ANSWER: • Sound/Light booth • Catwalk • (Backstage is also true)

  20. Theatre Safety – 30 Points • QUESTION: • What should you always do before applying makeup on an actor’s face? • ANSWER: • Wash hands • Check for allergies • Clean brushes/supplies

  21. Theatre Safety – 40 Points • QUESTION: • Name at least two areas in which students must earn certification in order to work. • ANSWER: • Catwalk • Scaffolding • Lights • Sound • Winch Battens

  22. Theatre Safety – 50 Points • QUESTION: • What safety requirement must all of our scenery follow? • ANSWER: • Flame retardant (fireproof)

  23. Parts of a Theatre – 10 Points • QUESTION: • What is the difference between the stage and the house? • ANSWER: • Stage = actor’s space; House = audience space

  24. Parts of a Theatre – 20 Points • QUESTION: • What is the “apron”? • ANSWER: • The apron is the frontmost part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch.

  25. Parts of a Theatre – 30 Points • QUESTION: • What is a “wing”? • ANSWER: • Backstage space on the left and right of the stage.

  26. Parts of a Theatre – 40 Points • QUESTION: • Name and define at least two types of curtains. • ANSWER: • Teaser/Border: short, wide curtains used to hide lights • Tormenter/Leg: long curtains on either side to hide wings • Traveler: curtain that opens and closes • Cyclorama: sky blue or white backdrop (cyc) • Scrim: mesh fabric used to obscure scenes/create silhouettes

  27. Parts of a Theatre – 50 Points • QUESTION: • What is a “fly system”? • ANSWER: • A system of ropes and pulleys used to raise and lower scenery from above the stage.

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