Physical Theatre

What term describes a group of performers (actors, dancers, singers, etc.) who work together as a team to create a theatrical production? (This is a french word that means "together.")

• audience

• tableau

• ensemble

• entree

Which term best describes Physical Theatre?

• Predominantly dance with some acting and talking

• Giving emphasis to the body to create meaning

• Lots of gymnastics and singing

• Moving in unison whist chanting

Which term describes a frozen image/sculpture created with the body to represent a word, concept or idea?

• platter

• tableau

• ensemble

• monologue

Which term described a specific series of movements that occur in  a specific order?

• monologue
• cast
• ensemble
• sequence

Emerging yourself into physical theatre demands:

• Attention and imagaination

• Bruises and crying

• Special shoes and kneepads

• A high count of midichlorians

Physical Theatre has only been around since the 1980s

• True

• False

Physical theatre focuses on:

• Spectacular images

• Abstract movement

• The telling of a story

• Political motivations

Dance-theatre, movement theatre, clown, puppetry, mime, mask, vaudeville and circus can all be a part of Physical Theatre.

• Yes, if they are used to advance the narrative

• Yes, if used to entertain the audience in story breaks

• No, they are separate genres and should never be confused with physical theatre

• Yes, but only if the story is about a dancer, gymnast, clown, puppeteer, mime, actor or circus performer.

Which of the following is NOT an essential skill for Physical Theatre?

• Great Balance

• Intense Focus

• Absolute Trust

• Immense Strength

Before starting any physical theatre exercises, the performer needs to:

• Psych themselves up

• Remove all sense of fear

• Be dressed in black

• Warm-up the body and stretch