Theatre basics Flashcards
(24 cards)
what are the elements of theatre composition?
MR VECC
motion, rhythm, variation, emphasis, contrast, cohesion
motion
elements of theatre composition
MAPPPF
movement, arrangement, position, pattern, proportion, flow
the movement, implied movement and stillness of actors and design features that occur in the space
rhythm
elements of theatre composition
RPTT
rhythm, pace, timing, tempo
the pace, timing and tempo within certain movements or across the interpretation
variation
elements of theatre composition
CUTIE
conflict, use of space, tension, intensity, energy
changes to the dynamics of the interpretation, as may be evident in the use and manipulation of tension, conflict, intensity, energy and space
may be gradual and may occur in certain moments or across an interpretation
emphasis
elements of theatre composisiton
FIP
focus, importance, prominance
aspects of the interpretaion are given a particular focus importance or prominence to draw audiences attention to them
contrast
elements of theatre composition
juxtoposition
juxtaposition of different or opposing aspects or qualities within certain moments in the interpretation
cohesion
elements of theatre composition
CUB
cohesion, unity, balance
the overall unity and balance of an interpretation or of movements within an interpretation for consistancy
what is dramaturgy?
research into a play to inform an interpretation of it
- contexts
- intended meanings
- background of playwright
- previous productions
- theatre styles
what are contexts of a play?
- time and place it is set
- time and place it was written
- influences on the playwright
- language within the script
- circumstances associated with context (historical, social, cultural, political)
- possibilities for interpretting the script
- intended audience
what are areas of theatre safety?
- slips, trips, falls
- awkward and heavy manual handing
- electrical energy
- noise energy
- fire and smoke
- hazardous materials and substances
what are the stages of the production process?
planning, development and presentation
what are the general tasks in the planning stage?
production process
- innitial reading of script
- script annotation
- dramaturgy
- mood board
- initial idea developement
what are the general tasks in the developement stage?
production process
- trial intial ideas
- rehearsals
- production meetings
- collaborate with designers/actors/director
what are the general tasks in the presentation stage?
production process
- bump in
- tech rehearsal
- dress rehearsal
- performace/s
- evaluate
- bump out
what are acting specific tasks in the planning stage?
production process
- auditions
- line memorisation
- develope initial character concepts
- create character background
what are the acting specific tasks in the development stage?
production process
- rehearsals
- blocking
- trial character ideas
- collaboration with other actors/designers/director
- costume fittings
- use rehearsal props/costumes
- voice and dialect coaching
what are the acting specific tasks in the presentation stage?
production process
- tech rehearsals
- pre-show warm ups
- make-up and hair
- perform
- listen and apply directors notes
- evaluate
what are the prop specific tasks in the planning stage?
production process
- annotate use of props in the script
- develope initial ideas
- mood board
- visit prop hire companies and op shops
what are the prop specific tasks in the development stage?
production process
- create/find rehearsal props
- create mock-ups of props
- aquire props from hire, op shops, etc
- make/ construct props
- collaborate with actors/director
what are the prop specific tasks in the presentation stage?
production process
- create prop table
- track prop whereabouts
- prop maintenance
what makes a character?
- motivation/s
- objectives
- function and purpose
- traits and qualities
- status
what are acting skills?
- facial expression
- voice
- gesture
- movement
- stillness and silence
- focus
- verbal and non-verbal langauge
to convey intended meanings of characters
what is audience culture?
- attitudes
- beliefs
- values
- behaviours
of people who engage with theatre performances
what is the analysis response structure?
Thesis
- playwrite/team members
- summary of angle
Analyse
- explanation of context/theme/theatre style
- quote from script
- what was seen on stage/description
- how was the moment achieved
- why did they do it/what was the impact and effect
repeat with a new focus
- link to playwrite/directorial intention
Summary
