Year 9 Unit 1

Spontaneous improvisation is...

• the act of creating or performing without prior planning.
• following a strict set of guidelines
• the process of rehearsing a performance
• planning a detailed script

A dramatic stimulus is...

• a minor event that goes unnoticed
• a source of information that starts the rehearsal process

• a significant event

• an event that provokes a strong emotional response

Which of the following is linked to the use of proxemics in performance?

• The use of gesture

• The use of voice

• The use of space

• The use of stage lighting

Which of the following are vocal skills?

• Pitch

• Projection

• Pace

• Tone

Define the term thought tracking.

• Thought tracking is when the action freezes and a character talks directly to the audience about their thoughts.

• Thought tracking is when the cast all perform the thoughts of a character by chanting key lines.

• Thought tracking is a way to improve a performance.

• Thought tracking is the telling of the storyline to the audience.

What is the name of the acting style used when all the actors deliberately move at a reduced speed to emphasize key character movement?

In rehearsals a group want to show a battlefield scene. Which of the following staging ideas would not be effective?

• Fast forward

• Slow motion

• 3 key images linked with narration

• 3 key images linked with though tracking

What is the primary purpose of using slow motion in a performance?

• To speed up the action

• To highlight a specific moment

• To confuse the audience

• To make the scene more realistic

Which of the following best describes the use of narration in a performance?

• It involves characters speaking to each other

• It is a technique where a character speaks directly to the audience to provide context and storyline

• It is a method of creating background music

• It is a way to change the setting of a scene

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

• To design the costumes

• To oversee the artistic vision and guide the actors

• To manage the lighting and sound

• To write the script