Drama Revision

Question 1

Still Image / Freeze Frame

Answer 1

The actors stay still to create an interesting picture

Question 2

Thought Track / thoughts aloud

Answer 2

An actor speaks the character’s thought aloud

Question 3

Narration

Answer 3

A character talks directly to the audience

Question 4

Monologue

Answer 4

A speech a character has on their own

Question 5

Flash - back

Answer 5

A scene to show past events

Question 6

Duologue

Answer 6

A scene between two actors

Question 7

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Answer 7

space
levels and movement
body language
gesture
facial expressions
gaze
eye-contact
pace
pause

Question 8

VOCAL SKILLS

Answer 8

volume
tone
pitch of voice
accent
pause
pace
intonation

Question 9

THEATRE IN THE ROUND

Answer 9

Theatre in the round also known as arena theatre or central staging, is a theatrical setup where the audience surrounds the stage on all sides. This arrangement creates an intimate and immersive experience for the audience as they are close to the action and can see the performers from all angles

Question 10

TRAVERSE

Answer 10

A traverse stage, also known as an alley or corridor stage, features the audience on two sides of a rectangular stage facing each other. This arrangement is often described as a “catwalk” setup. The audience can see each other, creating a sense of intimacy and immersion. The stage is long and narrow.

Question 11

END-ON

Answer 11

“End-on” staging is a type of theatrical staging where the audience is seated on one side of the stage facing the actors directly. This setup is similar to a proscenium arch stage, but without the physical frame or “arch” that defines the stage space.

Question 12

THRUST

Answer 12

A thrust stage, also known as an apron stage or open stage, is a type of stage that extends into the audience on three sides, creating a more intimate and engaging experience for the audience. Audience members sit on three sides of the stage surrounded by the action

Question 13

PROMENADE STAGE

Answer 13

A promenade stage, also known as promenade theatre, is a type of staging where the audience can move around and follow the action during a performance, following the action as it unfolds in various location within the venue

Question 14

Who wrote blood brothers?

Answer 14

Willy Russel

Question 15

When was blood brothers written?

Answer 15

1981

Question 16

When is blood brothers set?

Answer 16

In the early 1960s

Question 17

Main Characters

Answer 17

MICKEY JOHNSTONE (twin 1 and mrs johnstone’s child that she kept)
EDWARD LYONS (twin 2 and mrs johnstone’s child she gave away)
MRS JOHNSTONE (real mother to mickey and edward)
MRS LYONS (edwards adoptive mother)
LINDA (mickeys wife and childhood friend)