Intro to Theatre Study Guide

What is drama?

• Drama is a type of dance performed by athletes.
• Drama is a form of literature performed by actors on a stage or in front of a camera.
• Drama is a genre of music played with instruments.
• Drama is a style of painting using watercolors.

What is theatre?

• A method of telling stories meant to discuss the human condition 

• A live performance art with an audience

• A building

• A filmed story to be rewatched over and over again

Both film and theatre feature performers called ______.

What are the differences between film and theatre?

• Special effects, lighting, sound design
• Costumes, set design, props
• Screenwriting, directing, cinematography
• Live performance aspect, editing process, audience experience

What are three common reasons to make theatre?

• Bring awareness to a cause, lobby it to the government, get a new bill signed

• Entertain, put on pretty clothes, show off to friends and family

• Entertain, find yourself, inspire social change

• Entertain, lose yourself, inspire social change

What is the human condition?

• The human condition is defined by material possessions.
• The human condition is limited to one's social status.
• The human condition is solely based on physical appearance.
• The shared experiences, emotions, and challenges that are common to all human beings.

The written version of a play is called the ______.

Whose responsibility is it to bring characters to life?

• actor

• director

• playwright

Who writes the script?

• actor

• director

• playwright

Who gives actors directions during rehearsals?

• actor

• director

• playwright