Introduction to Theatre and Performance
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What does 'Stage Craft' refer to?

  • The art and design of putting on a play (correct)
  • The written text of a play
  • The historical context of theatre
  • The performance aspect of theatre

    • What is meant by 'Dramatic Text'?

    The written script of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

    What does 'Performance Text' encompass?

    The live interpretation of a script, including actors' portrayals and staging.

    Musicals consist solely of dialogue.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is mentioned in relation to Philippine educational theater?

    <p>Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'theatron' comes from Greek, which means 'a place for ______'.

    <p>seeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main characteristics of theatre and performance mentioned?

    <p>Theatre as Art, Life as Performance, Theatre as Performance, Theatre as a Performing Art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Theatre does not involve storytelling.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stage craft?

    <p>The art and design of putting on a play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'drama' refer to?

    <p>The written text, score, scenario, instruction, plan, or map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a play?

    <p>All that can be transmitted from time to time and place to place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a straight play?

    <p>Purely dialogue but can play with music as a sound effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a musical?

    <p>Dialogue performed using a song.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dramatic text' refer to?

    <p>The written script of a play, including dialogue, stage directions, and character descriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'performance text'?

    <p>The live interpretation of that script, including actors' portrayals and staging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of theatre and performance? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Theatre as Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PETA stand for?

    <p>Philippine Educational Theater Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Theatre is defined only by the written script.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Theatre and Performance

    • Stage Craft: The art of designing and producing a play.
    • Production: The artistic interpretation of the text, encompassing the set design, lighting, and actors' performances.
    • Drama: The written text, script, or plan of a play.
    • Play: The basic set of events or the script of a play.
    • Straight Plays: Plays focused on dialogue, with music used as a sound effect.
    • Plays with Music: Plays where music plays a part within the scene.
    • Musicals: Plays performed through songs.
    • Dramatic Text: The written script of a play, including dialogue, stage directions, and character descriptions.
    • Performance Text: The live interpretation of the script, encompassing the actors' performances, staging, and production elements.
    • Theatre as Art:
      • Life as Performance: Everyday activities can be seen as performances.
      • Theatre as Performance: Theatre is an art form that involves performance.
      • Theatre as a Performing Art: Theatre combines elements of art, performance, and production.
      • Time and Space: Theatre unfolds through time, like music or novels, and occupies space, similar to a building or sculpture.

    Principles of Organization

    • Theatre as a Story: Theatre is organized around stories, with characters interacting and engaging in actions, similar to real life.

    Introduction to Theatre and Performance

    • Stage Craft: The creative process of designing and executing a play, encompassing set, lighting, and costume design.
    • Production: The artistic interpretation and execution of a text, incorporating stage design, lighting, and actors' performances. It involves analyzing the script, making artistic decisions, and bringing the play to life.
    • Drama: The written script, score, scenario, or plan for a play, containing dialogue, stage directions, and character descriptions.
    • Play: The complete performance of a drama, incorporating all aspects of stage craft and production, including actors, set, lighting, and costumes.
    • Straight Play: A play that relies primarily on dialogue, often incorporating music for sound effects.
    • Play with Music: Similar to a straight play, but with music integrated as part of the scene, enhancing the story and emotions.
    • Musical: A play that uses songs and music to tell the story, often incorporating dialogue and dance.
    • Performance: The broadest term encompassing both the dramatic text and the live performance, taking into account all aspects of the theatrical experience, including the audience's interaction.
    • Dramatic Text: The written script of a play, serving as the blueprint for the performance.
    • Performance Text: The live interpretation of the dramatic text, including actors' portrayals and the overall production elements. It brings the words to life on stage.
    • Characteristics of Theatre and Performance Include: Theatre as a Performing Art, Theatre as Art, Life as Performance, and Theatre as Performance.
    • Theatron: The Greek word for "a place for seeing," which signifies the origins of theatre as a venue for performances, rituals, and festivals.
    • Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) - Phinma Theater - It emphasizes the importance of theatre's role in education and community engagement.
    • Time and Space: Theatre uses both time and space to tell a story. The play unfolds over a period of time and occupies a specific physical space on stage. Some arts, like music or novels, unfold over time, while others, like sculpture, exist in space.
    • Principles of Organization: Theatre uses stories to organize its content, with characters interacting and telling a story.

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