Stagecraft Fundamentals

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What is the main role of the falling action in a story?

  • To introduce new characters
  • To provide background information
  • To resolve the conflicts (correct)
  • To create tension

Which type of setting is described as non-essential to the plot?

  • Structural setting
  • Dynamic setting
  • Backdrop setting (correct)
  • Integral setting

How does integral setting influence a story?

  • It establishes the genre of the story.
  • It controls the character's actions and motivations. (correct)
  • It only provides context for the characters.
  • It serves as a mere backdrop with no real importance.

What is a key characteristic of direct characterization?

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What defines indirect characterization in a story?

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What happens if the integral setting is removed from a narrative?

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In the context of characterization, what does implicit mean?

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What term refers to the technical side of theatrical production?

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Which type of light is specifically used to illuminate actors onstage?

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Sound reinforcement in a theatrical production primarily deals with what?

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What are hand props in theatrical terminology?

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In the context of stagecraft, what does 'setting' refer to?

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What is the first element of the plot in a story?

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Costume design in stagecraft includes which of the following responsibilities?

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Which element is considered part of sound design in theatrical production?

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Flashcards

Stagecraft

The technical side of a theatrical production, including elements like scenic design, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup.

Floodlights

Lights used to illuminate the backdrop of a stage.

Spotlights

Lights focused on actors on stage.

Sound Reinforcement

Amplifying the voices of actors in a play.

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Sound Reproduction

Use of recorded music and sound effects in the play.

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Hand Props

Small items carried by actors during a play.

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Plot

The sequence of events in a story or play.

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Rising Action

Part of the plot where events build up towards a climax.

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Climax

The turning point of a story, where tension reaches its peak, and the conflict starts to resolve.

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Falling Action

The events that follow the climax, leading towards the resolution of the story. Tension often decreases.

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Resolution

The end of the story where all loose ends are tied up, and the conflict is resolved.

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Integral Setting

The time and place in a story that significantly influences its themes, characters, and actions.

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Backdrop Setting

The environment of a story that is not crucial to understanding its plot. It could be changed without impacting the story's core elements.

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Direct Characterization

The straightforward method of revealing character traits through direct statements by the narrator or another character.

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Indirect Characterization

Revealing a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions. The audience infers the traits.

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Study Notes

Stagecraft

  • Stagecraft is the technical side of theatrical productions, encompassing scenic design, stage apparatus, lighting, sound, costume design, and makeup.
  • It's the practical implementation of a designer's aesthetic concept for theater, film, and video.
  • Lighting, sound, costumes, props, setting, plot, and characters are all key components of stagecraft.

Lighting

  • Floodlights illuminate the backdrop.
  • Spotlights highlight actors onstage.

Sound

  • Sound design includes musical understanding, vocal and instrument mixing, and theatrical sound effects.
  • Sound reinforcement amplifies performer voices.
  • Sound reproduction uses recorded music and sound effects.

Costumes

  • Costume design, construction, procurement, and maintenance are all part of costuming.
  • Costumes are worn by actors to portray their characters.

Props

  • Props include furnishing, set dressing, and items.
  • Hand props are small items carried by actors.
  • Set props are larger props seen on stage.
  • Decorative props enhance the scene.

Setting and Plot

  • Plot describes the events in a story.
  • Five plot elements are: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
  • Settings are the environment where the story occurs.
  • Backdrop settings are not essential to the story.
  • Integral settings influence the story's theme, characters, and action.
  • Example: Engkantadia - the name itself is an integral setting, defining characters and the story's central events.

Characterization

  • Characterization explains a character's details.
  • Direct/explicit characterization describes the character directly.
  • Indirect/implicit characterization lets the audience infer characteristics from actions, appearance, and other character interactions.
  • Example: The Killer Bride - viewers infer the real killer through the characters' actions.

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