Forms Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is Dance Drama?
A drama story which is told through dance.
Dance Drama combines elements of dance and storytelling.
What is Forum Theatre?
A drama where the audience suggest changes to the drama to improve the outcome.
Forum Theatre encourages audience participation to explore different scenarios.
Define Mime in the context of performance.
A non-naturalistic abstract style of drama with minimal props and no dialogue.
Mime relies heavily on physical expression and gestures.
What does Movement refer to in drama?
A drama told through movement.
Movement focuses on the physicality of storytelling.
What is a Musical?
A drama which has song and music to help support the telling of the story.
Musicals integrate songs into the narrative.
What characterizes a Pantomime?
Usually a Christmas drama which will recreate a famous fairytale.
Pantomimes often involve audience interaction and humor.
What is a Play Scripted?
A drama which has a script.
Scripted plays follow a predetermined text.
What is a Play Improvised?
A drama which has been devised/improvised by the actors and directors.
Improvised plays develop spontaneously during performance.
Define Physical Theatre.
A theatrical drama which is told many through physical movement.
Physical Theatre emphasizes the body as a primary means of expression.
