Theater vs Film: Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are some differences in stage and screen? (Select all that apply)

Acting

Directing

Funding

Creative control

Audience participation

All of the above (correct)

What type of audience participation is characteristic of screen?

Passive participation

What type of participation does the audience have in stage performances?

Active participation

What shortcuts are available to actors in film acting?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why do actors on stage have to train extensively?

Because performances happen in real time without the opportunity to redo scenes. Signup and view all the answers

Film is considered a director's medium.

True Signup and view all the answers

What limits directors on stage once performances begin?

Copyright prevents script changes. Signup and view all the answers

How do films typically generate revenue?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How do Broadway productions differ in funding from nonprofit theatres?

Broadway has stockholders while nonprofit theatres rely on donations and funding. Signup and view all the answers

Who typically controls content on screen?

Big corporations. Signup and view all the answers

Who controls content on stage?

Funders and various theatres. Signup and view all the answers

What is copyright?

A legal guarantee that allows creators to maintain control over their works. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered public domain?

Creative works that are not copyrighted and are free to use. Signup and view all the answers

What does product placement involve?

Integrating products into TV shows and movies for visibility. Signup and view all the answers

Who are patrons in the arts?

Individuals who financially support the arts. Signup and view all the answers

What is corporate funding in the arts?

Financial contributions from companies to support artistic projects. Signup and view all the answers

How do governments support the arts?

By providing funding at federal, state, and local levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)?

An agency distributing federal tax dollars for arts. Signup and view all the answers

What defines bourgeois theatre?

Commercial theatre productions focused on maximizing profits. Signup and view all the answers

What are media moguls?

Corporations that control television content via advertisements. Signup and view all the answers

What are royalty payments?

Payments made to playwrights for staging their copyrighted play. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'writers for hire' refer to?

Writers who sell their work rights to production companies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a parody?

A work that imitates another for comic effect. Signup and view all the answers

'We hate you but please keep sending us Baywatch' refers to what issue?

The stereotype of American content disliked abroad but still popular. Signup and view all the answers

What does copyright law state about alteration for parody?

You cannot alter a film and sell it, but parodies can be an exception. Signup and view all the answers

How are directors in television sitcoms viewed in relation to writers?

Directors are often subservient to the writers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Differences in Stage and Screen

Stage acting emphasizes live performance, often requiring multifaceted skills like singing and dancing.
Film acting allows for shortcuts, such as dubbing, doubles, retakes, and scene edits.

Audience Interaction

Screen audiences engage passively, receiving content without interaction.
Theatre audiences participate actively, influencing performance through real-time reactions like laughter and applause.

Directing Dynamics

Film direction offers creative liberties, allowing for script changes and scene control.
Stage directors hold significant power during rehearsals but lose control once performances begin, adhering strictly to copyright.

Funding Mechanisms

Film revenues often derive from advertising and product placements.
Theatre funding includes stockholders for Broadway productions, donations, and government aid, especially non-profit theatres.

Content Control

On-screen content is largely influenced by corporate interests aiming to avoid association with controversial topics.
Stage content can be affected by funding sources and regional theatre policies.

Copyright and Public Domain

Copyright protects creators' rights, ensuring profit and control over their works.
Public domain refers to works without copyright, available for free use.

Artistic Support

Patrons provide financial backing for artistic ventures.
Corporate funding contributes capital from businesses to support the arts.

Government Involvement

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) serves as a key government agency distributing tax dollars to support artistic endeavors, despite being one of the smallest programs.

Commercial Theatre

Bourgeois theatre focuses on profitability by aligning productions with mainstream audience values, exemplified by entities like Disney.

Media Influence

Media moguls encompass corporations controlling television content, leveraging advertising to maximize revenue.
Writers for hire relinquish copyright of their works when selling to production companies, affecting ownership dynamics.

Creative Imitation

Parody is a stylistic imitation of another work for comedic effect, often critiqued or ridiculed.
Copyright law permits alterations for personal use, but parodies are an exception from infringement rules.

Television Directing

Directors in sitcoms and television typically work under the control of writers, limiting their creative autonomy.

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Explore the key differences between stage and screen performances in this set of flashcards. Learn about aspects like audience participation, communication styles, and creative control in each medium. Perfect for students of theater and film studies.