Unit 2 (B) Section 3&4: Applying Drama Studies from the Classroom
Across
- 3. A performance without stage sets of favorite selections from plays, books, poems, and speeches
- 4. Selected after an audition on the strength of capabilities, experience, ability to work with the director, and often on "box office appeal.
- 5. A live performance of a play where some dialogue is sung to orchestral accompaniment.
- 7. In some plays, quick changes require personal assistance.
- 11. A performance by experienced actors (for money).
- 13. Responsible for research and acquisition of personal effects and moveable properties.
- 14. Responsible for research and effective uses of make-up.
- 16. His/Her/Their play is purchased by the producer.
- 17. Responsible for the audience and funds collected.
- 18. Hired because of an understanding of the playwright's premise and has the knack of finding actors to interpret roles.
- 21. A play entirely sung and orchestrated.
- 23. A performance by experienced actors before a TV camera, simultaneously viewed by an audience which may total millions of people.
- 27. Performed by amateurs for particular purposes, such as: celebrations, spoofs, and entertainment in special places (children's hospitals, nursing homes, etc.).
- 29. Influence the "look" of a production by working with the director.
- 30. Responsible for publicizing the play.
- 31. An entire audio performance relying heavily on voice production, sound effects, timing of lines. Today, this is largely supplemented by TV and movies.
Down
- 1. The oldest form of acting, non-verbal communication used that places emphasis on physical expression (including facial expression) and body language.
- 2. Invest money for profit or artistic reasons.
- 6. In musical comedies, opera, etc.--must work with the director to produce a polished performance.
- 8. A performance by experienced actors before a movie camera (or a taped TV performance) shown later to an audience after cutting, editing, and reshooting.
- 9. Play is performed by manipulated puppets or marionettes.
- 10. Give cues to actors from a hidden position when lines are forgotten.
- 12. A performance by talented people who act as an avocation (not for money).
- 15. Responsible for research, design and painting of flats and large fixtures.
- 16. Communicates the production and performers to the audience.
- 19. Oversees and is responsible for all elements of the production.
- 20. Responsible for accurate and convincing costuming and maintenance.
- 22. An assistant to the director; must see that all actors, lights, props, music, etc., are in readiness for any rehearsal or performance.
- 24. Takes care of the audience in the theatre.
- 25. Responsible for front curtain and all other sliding moveable screens and curtains.
- 26. Responsible for state and house lighting, and maintenance of equipment.
- 28. Sound effects and incidental music are the responsibility of the audio engineers, working with the designer.