Drama Section A Flashcards
(15 cards)
Name two rehearsal techniques that a director can use to to prepare an actor for the role of Kamals status
Hot seating- allows a deeper exploration of your character.
Status game - allows a greater awareness of status between characters.
Who is Ryan?
Callum’s father
Who is Meggie?
Callum’s mother
Who is Jude?
Callum’s older brother
Who is Lynette?
Callum’s older sister
Who is Minverva?
Sephys older sister
Who is Jasmine?
Sephy’s mother
Who is Kamal
Sephys father
What is a proscenium stage + pros and cons
-An end on stage (normal stage) facing the audience on one side
Pros : good for naturalistic theatre, backdrops, projections and large scenery can be used, actors face the front.
Cons : Hard to see if sat at the back of the auditorium due to sight lines, props might not be seen.
What is a thrust stage + pros and cons?
Thrust stage is where the audience are from each side except behind the actors.
Pros : close to the audience which makes an intimate atmosphere, props and costumes can be detailed, can use backdrops etc.
Cons : Actor must change position frequently
What is a traverse stage + pros and cons?
The audience are either side of you kind of like an alleyway.
-Pros : acting area close to audience = intimate, props and costumes can be detailed.
Cons : actors have to move around frequently and audience might get distracting
Arena / in the round stage pros and cons
Arena stage is audience from every single angle (like an arena)
-Pros : actors feel more included, many entrance / exits for actors.
-Cons : problematic lighting and audience may be distracting.
List voice toolkit
Pitch
Tone
Pace
Emphasis
Volume
Accent
Pause
Intonation
List movement toolkit
Facial expressions
Gestures
Movement
Body language
Gait
Posture
Eye contact
Proxemics
Mannerisms
Stance
