Elements of Theatre part 4

Elements of Theatre

part 4

there are 6 theatre elements

plot

character

thought

diction

music

spectacle

Today we are going to look at the last 2

music and spectacle

MUSIC

when we hear that word we think of songs and instruments, but...

in THEATRE

Music is ANY sound that isn't words.

knocking on a door is music?

yep

ANY sound but spoken words

footsteps, gunshots, crunchy leaves, door slam

Multiple Choice

What is music?

• Any sound (other than words)

• it has to be singing

and NOW...the last one...

Back in the day...people used to call glasses SPECTACLES

what do glasses do?

They help you see.

Spectacle is the VISUAL elements.

Multiple Choice

What is spectacle?

• the stuff you see

• the stuff you hear

Costumes, Lights, Explosions, Makeup

all spectacle.

So that's it. The 6 elements of theatre

plot (done)

character (done)

thought (done)

diction (done)

music (done)

spectacle (done)

Great job!!!