WorksheetsPhysical Theatre Quiz
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is Physical Theatre?
a theatrical entertainment, mainly for children, which involves music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy and is based on a fairy.
Mode of storytelling through the use of the body primarily
A form of drama that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence
What are conventions?
skills of drama you need to perform (acting, directing)
elements of drama
unique techniques that define a theatre style
Which of the following is not a convention of Physical Theatre?
Shape
Repetition
Relationships
Architecture
Which of the following is not a convention of Physical Theatre?
Movement
Tempo
Duration
Floor pattern
The element of Drama which is defined as 'refers to how we can use our body to communicate a character, feeling or idea'
Mood
Movement
Tension
Place
Movement can be communicated through:
posture, eye contact and mood
posture, eye contact and direction
eye contact, gesture and space
gesture, timing and role
Shape is defined as:
The contour or outline of the body (bodies) make in a space
A movement involving part or parts of the body
How long a sequence of movement lasts for
The rate or speed at which a movement occurs
Gesture is defined as:
The contour or outline of the body (bodies) make in a space
A movement involving part or parts of the body
How long a sequence of movement lasts for
The rate or speed at which a movement occurs
Duration is defined as:
The contour or outline of the body (bodies) make in a space
A movement involving part or parts of the body
How long a sequence of movement lasts for
The rate or speed at which a movement occurs
Tempo is defined as:
The contour or outline of the body (bodies) make in a space
A movement involving part or parts of the body
The rate or speed at which a movement occurs
How long a sequence of movement lasts for
The convention of physical theatre which is defined as 'the repeating of something on stage ' is:
Replay
Role play
Repetition
Replication
The above image shows use of what type of shape?
Curved
Angular
Curved and angular
What about these performers movement is creating focus?
eye contact
shape
tempo
timing
Whic conventions of physical theatre is being effectively used in the above image?
Movement and duration
Repetition and shape
Shape and architecture
Repetition and tempo
What is physical theatre in it's simplest terms?
Using the performers to create a backdrop
Using the performers to make a soundtrack
Using the performers to create the setting and props
Using the performers as characters
In Drama an ensemble is..
An individual performer
Two performers on stage
When the stage is empty
A group of performers working together
Which one of these skills is not part of physical theatre?
Dance
Singing
Mime
Physical expression
To be successful when using physical theatre a performer must consider...
The size, speed, level and quality of their movement
The volume, pitch, pace and projection of their dialogue
When a performer presents something that isn't physically there on stage in their movement they are using what skill?
Contact
Levels
Mime
Vocal dynamics
Which skill is this the definition for:
To make your emotion clear through your face
gestures
neutrality
facial expression
posture
Which skill it this the definition for:
To creatively move from one moment to the next.
Creativity
Movement
Transitions
Neutrality
Posture is...
Using your hands to communicate and emotion or idea.
The way one holds one's body; a pose or position.
To creatively move from one moment to the next.
To ensure that your movements flow smoothly.
Choral Movement is...
The exactness of movement
Moving at the same time as others, using precise, in time movements
The way in which you move around the room should reflect your role, emotion, situation...
Movement performed at a slowed down speed
Using Levels means...
To ensure that your movements flow smoothly.
Moving (or speaking) together.
To use the space, with varying height.
To maintain a neutral physicality.
Concise Movements are...
Using your physicality to create and enhance a narrative.
Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviours, and posture
Thinking carefully about when and how to move your body and use your gesture, to make your intention clear to the
audience.
To make your emotion clear through your face.
Using your limbs to expression yourself
Stance
Expression
Gesture
Body Language
The use of speed to create tension or drama
Pace
Speed
Dynamics
Ambience
When all members of the ensemble perform the same move at the same time
Unison
Canon
Unity
Synchronicity
When members of the ensemble perform the same move one after the other
Accumulation
Synchronicity
Canon
Manipulation of Number
What is the name of the physical theatre company that we focused on in our workshop?
Frantically Assembled
Frantic Assembly
Frantic Assemble
Frantic Association
What is the purpose of physical theatre?
To educate
To create a visual spectacle on stage
To highlight important moments to the audience
To remind the audience they are watching theatre
To tell a story through movement and enhance a storyline
In physical theatre, the focus is on
Dialogue
Movement
In physical theatre, what is at the centre of the storytelling process?
The story
The music
The dialogue
The body
What is the physical theatre technique in which each other’s body is used to lean on each other and sometimes moves into a lift?
Hymn Hands
Round/ By/ Through
Counterbalance
Lifts
What is the physical theatre technique in which you can place your hands on your partner, your partner’s hand on you, or remove hands?
Round/By/Through
Hymn Hands
Physical Dialogue
Lifts
What is the physical theatre technique in which you move around each other’s bodies to build a sequence to communicate a story to the audience?
Lifts
Hymn Hands
Round/By/Through
The use of levels within a scene can communicate to the audience, the characters...
Age
Relationship
Status
What physical skill does an actor use to express their thoughts/ feelings through their movement of heads, hands, arms?
Posture
Gesture
Levels
Facial Expression
Which THREE key features are linked to the genre: Physical Theatre?
Dance and Movement
Direct Address
Status
Ensemble
Facts and figures
Which THREE sub sections are linked to MOVEMENT SKILLS?
Posture
Proximity
Gestures
Facial Expression
Pause
