Theater Composition and Blocking Flashcard

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What elements make strong stage compositions?

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Levels, depth, and focal points

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What is the role of a director in a theatrical production?

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Ensuring the production's quality, Leading the cast and team, Creating an overall vision for the production.

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What is blocking in theater?

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Coordination of actors' movement

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Who writes the director's blocking choices in the script?

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The stage manager

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What are stage directions?

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Directions for actors by the director

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What does 'move downstage' mean?

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Moving towards the audience

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What is the strongest area on a proscenium stage?

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Down center

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What does an open position mean in theater?

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Facing the audience

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What is a counter cross in theater?

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A movement opposite to another actor's cross

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What is the purpose of blocking in theater?

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To create stage composition and movement, to show character relationships, and to develop the story.