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Space and Other Theatre Terms Flashcards

(14 cards)

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What is a character’s motivation?

A

A character’s motivation is the driving force/intention behind their actions. A character may have an overriding motive or varying motives throughout the play.

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What is a character’s objective?

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A character’s objective is closely linked with motive, it is the ‘wants of the character’. Objective is more important than motivation

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What does the term ‘function’ mean when describing a character?

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The function of a character is their purpose - why are they in the play? Every single character must have a function and purpose.

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What does the term ‘trait’ mean when describing a character?

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The traits of a character is their distinguishing features or qualities.

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What are some examples of ‘external traits’ of a character?

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  • How the character looks
  • How they are dressed
  • Their physical appearance
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What are some examples of ‘internal traits’ of a character?

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  • The character’s thoughts
  • Their temperament
  • Their disposition
  • Their emotion
  • Their feelings
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What does the term ‘status’ mean when describing a character?

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The character’s social ranking

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What are some possible things that may impact a character’s social ranking?

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  • Personality traits
  • Education
  • Wealth
  • Intelligence
  • Physical strength
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What are 5 types of stages?

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  • Thrust stage
  • Proscenium stage
  • Area/In-the-round
  • End stage
  • Traverse stage
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What are the key characteristics of a thrust stage?

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  • The audience are seating on 3 sides of the stage
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What are the key characteristics of a proscenium stage?

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  • Located at one end of the auditorium
  • Stage is physically separated from the audience space by a proscenium wall
  • Occasional called a ‘two-box’ arrangement as the stage and the auditorium occupy two separate rooms
  • Creates a ‘picture frame’ around the stage
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What are the key characteristics of an arena/in-the-round?

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  • Audience completely surrounds the stage
  • Creates a communal environment
  • Actors enter the stage through vomitrons
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What are the key characteristics of an end stage?

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  • The audience seating and the stage occupy the same space
  • The stage is located at one end and the audience is seated in font, facing the stage (like a cinema)
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What are the key characteristics of a traverse stage?

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  • Audience is split in half on either side of the stage
  • Creates a communal environment
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