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theatre midterm

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Section 1: Basic theatre knowledge What is a theatre warm up? short activity that helps prepare your body, voice, and mind for acting
List the three types of warm-ups in theatre. Physical, vocal, mental
Working as an ensemble means what? Working together
List the types of stages we learned about in class and how many sides the audience sits on. Proscenium-audience sits on one side Thrust-audience sits on three sides Traverse-audience sits on two sides In the round/arena- audience sits on all sides
Where does the audience sit in a theatre? "House"
Where is the apron located? "In front of the main curtains/edge of downstage"
What is the difference between upstage and downstage? Downstage is closest to the audience(the front), but upstage is furthest from the audience (the back)
Stage Directions is from whose perspective? Actor's
List the three body positions where your feet are facing downstage. ¼ right, ¼ left, full front
List the three body positions where your feet are facing upstage. ¾ right, ¾ left, full back
What is the body position called where your feet are pointed directly stage left or stage right? Profile right, profile left
What is a tableau? Frozen picture
What is pantomime? Acting without speaking
What are the five guidelines of pantomime? No talking Exaggerate everything Be precise—consistency is key. Use your face No props
What is the name of the FIRST broadway musical? "Black Crook"
What is a musical called that is based on songs or artist work? A "Juke Box"
Section 2: Our Town Who serves as the narrator of the play? The stage manager
In what fictional town is Our Town set (include the state) and during what years does the story take place? Year - 1901-1913 | State - New Hampshire | City - Grover's Corners
What is the main focus of Act 1? Daily life
What subject does George ask Emily to help her with? Algebra
What major event happens in Act 2? Wedding between George and Emily
Who gives advice to George before the wedding? Mr. Webb
How does Emily feel right before the wedding? Nervous
What is the theme of Act 3? Death and reflection
Who passed away in Act 3 and what was the cause? Emily due to childbirth
What day from Emily's life does she choose to revisit? Her 12th birthday
After revisiting her past, what does Emily say people fail to do? Appreciate life while having it
Section 3: Artist Spotlight (ALMOST DONE) Broadway's 3rd longest running show? The Lion King
Best known as the original Elphaba in Wicked and the voice of Elsa in Frozen.... Idina Menzel
The 1961 Film Adaption was nominated for 11 Oscar Awards and won 10! West Side Story
Based on the comic strip by Charles Addams. Addams family
It was first developed and premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company(RSC).... Matilda
First Broadway musical to have 4 women in the top creative roles.... Waitress
Casted kids who already knew how to play instruments School of Rock
In 2009 the original cast recording won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album In the Heights
One of the youngest artists to be nominated for the coveted EGOT. He is one oscar away from achieving it. Manuel Miranda
8 Tony Award nominations in 2019, including Best Musical Beetle Juice
12 Tony Award nominations in 2018, won 1 Tony for Best Scenic Design Spongebob
Nominated for ten Tony Awards in 2004 (including Best Musical), it took home three Wicked
The score was expanded and 12 brand new songs were added. Frozen
YOU'RE DONE! One more time?
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