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Your Final Review. It’s the final countdown!. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. The main theatre at Salem High School is a ______________________ theatre. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. The main theatre at Salem High School is a proscenium theatre. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IT ’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Your Final Review
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
The main theatre at Salem High School is a ______________________ theatre.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
The main theatre at Salem High School is a proscenium theatre.
The theatre we have met in this semester is known as the _________________________.
The theatre we have met in this semester is known as the black box.
Most of the set construction for SHS plays is performed in which two rooms?
Most of the set construction for SHS plays is performed in which two rooms?
The scene shop and the basement
What were the titles of Theatre Salem’s two productions this semester?
What were the titles of Theatre Salem’s two productions this semester?
“The Lion In Winter” and “Crazy For You”
The philosopher __________________ set down his six elements of a play in the work “The Poetics” in the 3rd Century BC.
The philosopher Aristotle set down his six elements of a play in the work “The Poetics” in the 3rd Century BC.
Match the element to its characteristic: a. Spectacle 1. The way speech is used to present aspects of a play, including emotions b. Sound 2. The action and elements forming the basis of the play, by the playwright c. Diction 3. The visual elements of the play, which can include sets, lights, costumes d. Character 4. The various audible elements of a production (dialogue, music, sound fx) e. Reasoning 5. The dialogue in the play and how it is presented (accents, dialects, vocabulary) f. Plot 6. The persons inhabiting the play, and the way they are presented to the audience
Match the element to its characteristic: a. Spectacle 1. The way speech is used to present aspects of a play, including emotions b. Sound 2. The action and elements forming the basis of the play, by the playwright c. Diction 3. The visual elements of the play, which can include sets, lights, costumes d. Character 4. The various audible elements of a production (dialogue, music, sound fx) e. Reasoning 5. The dialogue in the play and how it is presented (accents, dialects, vocabulary) f. Plot 6. The persons inhabiting the play, and the way they are presented to the audience
A-3 B-4 C-5 D-6 E-1 F-2
The tech booth contains two levels. On the lower level, you will find controls for __________________ and ________________. On the upper level, you will see two positions for ____________________ and racks of ___________________.
The tech booth contains two levels. On the lower level, you will find controls for lighting and sound. On the upper level, you will see two positions for spotlights and racks of costumes.
What is the difference between the theme and the moral of a play?
What is the difference between the theme and the moral of a play?
The theme is the overall message of the play and can be conveyed in any part of the play. The moral of the play is the lesson learned in the play and usually occurs at the end.
What is the denouement of a play?
What is the denouement of a play?It is the arc in a play’s progression ranging
from the climax to the conclusion. It is also known as the resolution.
What are the nine areas of a stage?
What are the nine areas of a stage?
|USR|USC|USL||CSR|CS|CSL||DSR|DSC|DSL|
True or False: The mood of a play is always constant, from beginning to end.
True or False: The mood of a play is always constant, from beginning to end.
Define Soliloquy
Define Soliloquy
A soliloquy is an extended set of lines delivered by a single character in a play. It is usually meant to reveal his/her innermost thoughts and feelings in a given situation.
The first recorded play was the Festival of Osiris, performed in: Egypt Greece Italy Canada
The first recorded play was the Festival of Osiris, performed in: Egypt Greece Italy Canada
Place the following steps in the progression of a plot in order:
( ) Rising Action ( ) Conclusion ( ) Initial Incident ( ) Preliminary Situation ( ) Climax ( ) Falling Action
Place the following steps in the progression of a plot in order:
( 3 ) Rising Action ( 6 ) Conclusion ( 2 ) Initial Incident ( 1 ) Preliminary Situation ( 4 ) Climax ( 5 ) Falling Action
The two key opposing forces in a play are the ________________________ and ____________________________.
The two key opposing forces in a play are the protagonist and antagonist.
Scenery/Stagecraft
The most important purpose of a set is to
Scenery/Stagecraft
The most important purpose of a set is to provide a place to act.
What saw would you use to cut curved or wavy lines and why?
What saw would you use to cut curved or wavy lines and why?
You would use the jigsaw, because of its portability and maneuverable blade.
What is the purpose of a table saw?
What is the purpose of a table saw?The table saw is used to make long cuts with
the grain in large pieces of wood (ex. Whole sheets of plywood)
Indicate the measurement 3 9/16” on the ruler below.
The first true proscenium stage was built at the _______________________ during the Renaissance.
The first true proscenium stage was built at the Teatro Olimpico during the Renaissance.
The raked stages used in England during the Renaissance gave rise to the terms:
The raked stages used in England during the Renaissance gave rise to the terms upstage and downstage.
True or False: Adolphe Appia specialized in producing sets consisting of flat, geometric shapes.
True or False: Adolphe Appia specialized in producing sets consisting of flat, geometric shapes.
True or False: Gordon Craig suggested that the message of the play could be best delivered by the scenic designer.
True or False: Gordon Craig suggested that the message of the play could be best delivered by the scenic designer.
___________________ are prism-shaped set elements utilized in sets of four to facilitate quick changes in a production.
Periaktoi are prism-shaped set elements utilized in sets of four to facilitate quick changes in a production.
Name two of the staging conventions used by set designers.
Name two of the staging conventions used by set designers.
Entry doors are stage rightAlmost all furniture faces the audienceInterior doors are stage left or upstageFireplaces are on stage right wallsFrench doors are usually stage leftLiving room and dining room furniture often
appear in the same area
Which of the following is something that a set cannot do?
Reveal the relationships between charactersReveal the characters’ personalitiesReveal the age of the charactersCreate mood and atmosphere
Which of the following is something that a set cannot do?
Reveal the relationships between charactersReveal the characters’ personalitiesReveal the age of the charactersCreate mood and atmosphere
What type of set is made up of several units that can be moved about and changed to represent several settings?
What type of set is made up of several units that can be moved about and changed to represent several settings?
A unit set
The purity of a color is also known as its:
The purity of a color is also known as its hue.
What are the three primary colors of light?
What are the three primary colors of light?Red blue and green
A framing joint for a flat made by cutting the ends at an angle and fitting them together is called a:
A framing joint for a flat made by cutting the ends at an angle and fitting them together is called a miter joint.
Which of the following should an effective scenic design do? Match the author’s intent and director’s
interpretation Overpower the actors onstage Hinder the action of the play Be as complicated as possible in its design and
construction
Which of the following should an effective scenic design do? Match the author’s intent and director’s
interpretation Overpower the actors onstage Hinder the action of the play Be as complicated as possible in its design and
construction
Which stage element is used to make walls for a set? Platforms or Flats?
Which stage element is used to make walls for a set? Platforms or Flats?
If you wanted to paint an area of a stage to communicate youth or jealousy to the audience, what color would you paint it?
If you wanted to paint an area of a stage to communicate youth or jealousy to the audience, what color would you paint it?
Green
What are the names of the two sets of curtains used to mask lights, sets and actors?
What are the names of the two sets of curtains used to mask lights, sets and actors?
Borders and legs (or travelers and teasers)
Lighting
Define lighting intensity:
Lighting
Define lighting intensity:
Intensity is the brightness of a light or set of lights on the stage.
The _________________________ are used to create a wash of light on the back wall of the stage or a cyclorama.
The cyc lights are used to create a wash of light on the back wall of the stage or a cyclorama.
What type of light, developed in 1803, replaced candles for indoor theatre illumination?
What type of light, developed in 1803, replaced candles for indoor theatre illumination?
Gaslight
The term “in the limelight” derives from the development of which lighting instrument in the 1820’s?
The term “in the limelight” derives from the development of which lighting instrument in the 1820’s?
The follow spotlight
Which set of brothers were responsible for many of the lighting innovations of the early 20th century?
Which set of brothers were responsible for many of the lighting innovations of the early 20th century?
The Kliegl brothers
Which lighting instrument is used to create special effects such as sunlight or moonlight?
Which lighting instrument is used to create special effects such as sunlight or moonlight?
The scoop light
Name the two types of connectors used in lighting instruments.
Name the two types of connectors used in lighting instruments.
Edison and 3-pin connectors.
What is the difference between a gel and a gobo?
What is the difference between a gel and a gobo?
A gel is a piece of plastic used to create color onstage. A gobo is metal or glass and is used to create a pattern onstage.
What is the primary light source in a design called? What are the secondary sources called?
What is the primary light source in a design called? What are the secondary sources called?
The primary source in a design is called the key light. The secondary sources are known as the fill light.
What are the steps involved in hanging a lighting instrument?
What are the steps involved in hanging a lighting instrument?
Place the instrument on the barAttach the safety cableTighten the C-clamp with a wrenchUse the angle adjustment screw to rough
focusGel the lampSet the gel lock
True or false: A lighting cue sheet shows the location of each lighting instrument.
True or false: A lighting cue sheet shows the location of each lighting instrument.
It shows when changes to the lighting occur in a show
What makes the Source Four/Ellipsoidal unique among lighting instruments?
What makes the Source Four/Ellipsoidal unique among lighting instruments? Its light can be shaped by using shutters It is capable of using gels and gobos It is the only light used in front of house lighting
What is the proper order for programming a channel on the light board?
What is the proper order for programming a channel on the light board?
Press “CHAN” on the boardEnter the number(s) of the light(s) you wish
to programPress “AT”Enter the two digit number of your light levelPress “ENTER”
Rails/Counterweight system
Which is not a proper phrase for use when raising or lowering pipes from the fly loft? “Thank you!” “Heads up!” “Line set (number) coming in!” “You’re not welcome!”
Rails/Counterweight system
Which is not a proper phrase for use when raising or lowering pipes from the fly loft? “Thank you!” “Heads up!” “Line set (number) coming in!” “You’re not welcome!”
What is the name of the level where counterweights are loaded or unloaded on the fly system?
What is the name of the level where counterweights are loaded or unloaded on the fly system?
The loading platform
Sound
The word “audience” comes from the Latin word audire, meaning:
Sound
The word “audience” comes from the Latin word audire, meaning “to hear”.
The development of recorded sound began with the invention of:
The development of recorded sound began with the invention of the phonograph in 1877, by Thomas Edison.
The _____________________, introduced to the public in 1982, utilized lasers for writing and playing back music.
The compact disc, introduced to the public in 1982, utilized lasers for writing and playing back music.
MP3 is short for:
MP3 is short for MPEG Layer 3(for bonus credit, write in Motion Picture
Export Group, Layer 3)
Magnetic tape for recording audio was developed by the __________________ company in the 1930s.
Magnetic tape for recording audio was developed by the BASF company in the 1930s.
A microphone designed to pick up sounds from the entire cast in a production is called a:
A microphone designed to pick up sounds from the entire cast in a production is called a choir mic or floor mic.
A microphone worn on an actor’s clothing or taped to his body is called a:
A microphone worn on an actor’s clothing or taped to his body is called a body mic.
Which piece of audio equipment is used to regulate the quality of sound coming from various sources?
Which piece of audio equipment is used to regulate the quality of sound coming from various sources?
The mixing board
What are the three major types of speaker cones?
What are the three major types of speaker cones?
Tweeters, midrange, and woofers
Define feedback:
Define feedback:Feedback is loud, unwanted noise caused by
an interference loop between a microphone and the speakers.
True or false: Sound can have an effect on the mood of a play.
True or false: Sound can have an effect on the mood of a play.
This is it!
You will have 30 minutes for last-minute study on the day of the final
You may not use notes, books or any other aids to assist you
You may use your review sheets at a designated portion of the final
If you have any questions, please let me knowGood luck on the final!