Tech Theatre 2 Midterm Review Spring 2025

Define the following term: Subtext

• The requirements for a play found in the script

• The special needs of a production

• The hidden meaning of dialogue or action

• The historical age, decade, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Antecedent Action

• The emotional impact on an audience

• Action that occurs before the play

• Action in the scene that happens on the stage

• The greater geographic region of a playe, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Overt Action

• The emotional impact on an audience

• Action that occurs before the play

• Action in the scene that happens on the stage

• The greater geographic region of a playe, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Given Circumstances

• The requirements for a play found in the script

• The special needs of a production

• The hidden meaning of dialogue or action

• The historical age, decade, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Locale

• The emotional impact on an audience

• Action that occurs before the play

• Action in the scene that happens on the stage

• The greater geographic region of a playe, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Mood

• The emotional impact on an audience

• Action that occurs before the play

• Action in the scene that happens on the stage

• The greater geographic region of a playe, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Period

• The requirements for a play found in the script

• The special needs of a production

• The hidden meaning of dialogue or action

• The historical age, decade, or era in which a play is set

Define the following term: Practical Problems

• The requirements for a play found in the script

• The special needs of a production

• The hidden meaning of dialogue or action

• The historical age, decade, or era in which a play is set

Define the following vocab word: Primary Source

• A compilation of other sources

• A first-hand account of events

• Something created by someone after an event

• The ability to come up with ideas based on previous research/experience

Define the following vocab word: Secondary Source

• A compilation of other sources

• A first-hand account of events

• Something created by someone after an event

• The ability to come up with ideas based on previous research/experience