Theatre studies Elements Flashcards
(15 cards)
Cohesion
the unity and balance of various aspects of the interpretation
Motion
the movement or implied movement of actors and design features in the theatre space. This may include position, pattern, arrangement, proportion and spatial flow.
Rhythm
the pace, timing and tempo within the interpretation
Emphasis
aspects of the interpretation are given a particular focus, importance or prominence
Contrast
juxtaposition of seemingly different or opposing aspects or qualities within the interpretation.
Variation
changes to the dynamics of the interpretation, as may be evident in the use of tension, conflict, intensity, energy and use of the space
Dramaturgy
research into a play to inform an interpretation of it.
This may include the contexts of the play,
its intended meanings,
the background of the playwright,
previous productions of the play and the theatre styles of the play.
text-based research and/or workshops.
Planning
introduction to the script, annotation, exploring and establishing initial concepts aims for the production, Undertaking dramaturgy Evaluation
Development
exploring, making, reflecting, trialing and refining to achieve production aims, evaluation
Presentation
bumping-in, technical/dress rehearsals, performances, bumping-out, and evaluation of this stage of the production process
Contexts
circumstances surrounding a play and its interpretation for an audience.
time and place in which the play is set
Time and place the play was written,
influences on the playwright,
the language of the script,
circumstances associated with the play and the possibilities for interpreting a script.
Theatre technology
Diverse theatre-specific and other technologies are used in theatre productions.
application of theatre-specific digital, electrical and mechanical technologies across the stages of the production
hardware, software or digital tools to facilitate their work as members of a creative production team. Eg social media platforms could be used to communicate between members of a production team or to evaluate options and make decisions,
and a journaling app or intranet page could be used to document thinking and/or record,
analyse and evaluate work undertaken to realise the ideas and concepts for a production
What are the Elements of theatre composition
Cohesion Rhythm Emphasis Contrast Motion Variation
What are the stages of the production process?
Planning
Development
Presentation
What are the conventions of Shakespearean Theatre
Soliloquy. Aside. ... Boys Performing Female Roles. ... Masque. ... Eavesdropping. ... Presentational Acting Style. ... Dialogue. ...iambic pentameter Play Within A Play Costumes denote status Exits vis two dirts at the rear of the stage Trap door Raised balcony No stage lights Bare stage Minimal props
