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What is the primary focus of Eng125?
What is the primary focus of Eng125?
- The physical aspects and practical application of drama. (correct)
- The psychological study of characters.
- The history of dramatic literature.
- The theoretical aspects of drama.
Who is the final decision-maker regarding how events unfold in a play?
Who is the final decision-maker regarding how events unfold in a play?
- The director. (correct)
- The producer.
- The writer.
- The actors.
Which of the following is the role of the producer in a play production?
Which of the following is the role of the producer in a play production?
- Writing the script.
- Directing the actors.
- Securing the necessary funding and expenses. (correct)
- Managing the stage.
Who is primarily in charge of the stage set, costumes, and props?
Who is primarily in charge of the stage set, costumes, and props?
What is the role of stagehands?
What is the role of stagehands?
In drama, who represents the characters?
In drama, who represents the characters?
What must actors know to successfully perform their role?
What must actors know to successfully perform their role?
What strategy should actors employ when preparing for a play?
What strategy should actors employ when preparing for a play?
Besides acting, what other knowledge is important for understanding play production?
Besides acting, what other knowledge is important for understanding play production?
Who determines whether a play will be interesting and capture audience participation?
Who determines whether a play will be interesting and capture audience participation?
What is one of the main benefits of having a singing department in a play?
What is one of the main benefits of having a singing department in a play?
Why is it important for stage managers to study the stage?
Why is it important for stage managers to study the stage?
According to the material, when does drama become complete?
According to the material, when does drama become complete?
Which department helps to publicize the play and create awareness?
Which department helps to publicize the play and create awareness?
What aspect of a play is primarily regarded as practical?
What aspect of a play is primarily regarded as practical?
Besides knowing the lines, what must an actor know about the character he or she is playing?
Besides knowing the lines, what must an actor know about the character he or she is playing?
If there is a mistake with the stage or props, who is responsible?
If there is a mistake with the stage or props, who is responsible?
Why is it important for publicity to create awareness about the play?
Why is it important for publicity to create awareness about the play?
What can the director do if the script is not interesting?
What can the director do if the script is not interesting?
Who is responsible for the monetary aspect of the play?
Who is responsible for the monetary aspect of the play?
Flashcards
What is ENG125?
What is ENG125?
ENG125 focuses on the physical aspects of drama, building upon the theoretical knowledge from ENG114 and exploring how drama is produced and created for the stage.
Who is the director?
Who is the director?
The director directs the play, making final decisions on how the play unfolds, and has the power to alter the script to ensure the play's success.
Who are the producers?
Who are the producers?
Producers initiate the play's production by securing necessary funding and managing finances.
Who is the stage manager?
Who is the stage manager?
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Who are the actors?
Who are the actors?
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Actor's immersion strategies
Actor's immersion strategies
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Necessary background knowledge
Necessary background knowledge
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Director's transformative power
Director's transformative power
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The importance of publicity
The importance of publicity
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Well Managed Stages
Well Managed Stages
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Department of Music
Department of Music
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Acting Department Focus
Acting Department Focus
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Study Notes
ENG125 Overview
- ENG125 expands on ENG114 (drama), focusing on the physical aspects of how a play comes to life.
- While ENG114 covers the theory of drama, ENG125 explores the incorporation of elements into a production.
Key Elements in ENG125
- Focus encompasses the director, producer, writer, characters, and others involved.
- Course examines key roles and different aspects of play production.
The Director
- The director directs the play and decides how events unfold.
- Directors use the script from the writer to make the script a reality.
- Directors have the authority to alter aspects of the play, even changing character outcomes if necessary.
- They make the final decisions to shape the play's reality.
The Producer
- Producers initiate the play's production by securing necessary funding and covering expenses.
The Stage Manager
- Stage managers oversee the set, stagehands, and props, ensuring everything is in place.
- They oversee costumes, props, and makeup, and make sure the stage is safe and well-prepared
Stagehands
- Stagehands are responsible for changing the set between scenes.
- They work after the lights go off to set a new set that fits the next scene of the play.
Actors
- Actors embody the characters within the play or drama piece.
- Actors must understand their character's nature to perform their roles successfully.
- They must emulate the character even outside of rehearsals.
Actor Preparation
- Actors employ strategies to embody their characters, even behaving like them in their daily lives, to convincingly portray them on stage.
- The goal is for the actor to convincingly portray a character, even if it contrasts with their natural personality.
Additional Considerations
- Essential elements, such as lighting and sound, must be considered
- Actors need to fully understand their characters to convincingly portray them.
Background Knowledge
- Background knowledge of acting, stagehands, stage manager, directing and producing is needed.
- Know how the actors rehearsed within your department.
- Need knowledge of the rehearsals and experience in the department you belonged to.
The Director's Role
- The director ensures the play is compelling and captivating for the audience.
- Their artistic choices determine whether the play resonates
Other Departments
- Publicity departments are important to create awareness and help to publicize the play.
- Publicity is important because it doesn't matter how good the play is if people don't know about it.
Additional Departments
- Singing departments add melody to provide spice as a play without song would be bland.
- Stagehands and managers study the stage and ensure the props costumes and makeup are accurate.
Conclusion
- Drama is not complete until it becomes a play preformed on stage.
- Course is designed to expose students to aspects involved in play making.
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