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WorksheetsFrantic Assembly Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is a key element of physicality in Frantic Assembly's performances?
Minimal movement
Dynamic and expressive movement
Static poses
Slow and deliberate actions
How does Frantic Assembly typically use space in their performances?
They limit movement to a small area
They utilise the entire stage and beyond
They focus on vertical movement only
They avoid using the stage floor
Which of the following is a collaborative technique used by Frantic Assembly?
Solo improvisation
Group devising
Script reading
Individual monologues
What is the primary goal of Frantic Assembly's use of emotional impact in their performances?
To confuse the audience
To evoke strong emotional responses
To provide comic relief
To maintain a neutral tone
In Frantic Assembly's productions, what role does lighting design play?
It is used sparingly
It is used to create mood and atmosphere
It is always bright and uniform
It is not considered important
What is a soundscape in the context of Frantic Assembly's performances?
A visual backdrop
A collection of sounds that create an auditory environment
A type of costume design
A form of dialogue
How does Frantic Assembly use building blocks in their performances?
As literal blocks for construction
As metaphorical steps in devising a performance
As props for the actors to sit on
As part of the lighting design
What are chair duets in Frantic Assembly's work?
A musical performance involving chairs
A choreographed sequence performed by two actors using chairs
A dialogue scene set on chairs
A lighting technique involving chairs
What is the 'push hands' technique in Frantic Assembly's methodology?
A form of stage combat
A movement exercise involving gentle pushing between partners
A vocal warm-up
A lighting cue
What does 'round by through' refer to in Frantic Assembly's practice?
A vocal technique
A movement sequence involving navigating around, by, and through each other
A lighting design concept
A sound design method
Which of the following is a famous play created by Frantic Assembly?
The Tempest
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Hamlet
Macbeth
What is the primary focus of Frantic Assembly's physical theatre?
Spoken dialogue
Physical movement and expression
Traditional set design
Classical music
How does Frantic Assembly ensure the emotional impact of their performances?
By using elaborate costumes
Through intense physicality and movement
By avoiding emotional themes
By using only professional actors
What is a common feature of Frantic Assembly's lighting design?
Static lighting
Dynamic and changing lighting to match the mood
Always bright lighting
No use of lighting
In what way do soundscapes contribute to Frantic Assembly's performances?
They provide background noise
They enhance the emotional and atmospheric experience
They are used to distract the audience
They replace dialogue
Explain how you would go about creating a performance in a Frantic Assembly style. you could talk about the following: Storyboard / tableaux / script / round by through / push hands / chair duet / rocks and ledges
Explain one way that Frantic Assembly aims to change the minds of the viewers of Curious Incident and what strategies they use to do this?
What are the 'creative intentions' of a theatre performance?
The processes used to create the performance
The different creative roles who work backstage on the performance
The ideas of the director in rehearsal
The main aims and purpose of the performance, the big ideas or goals they hope to communicate to the audience
What is the 'purpose' of performance work
The impact the performers hope to have on the audience such as; to laugh, to learn something, to raise awareness
How each rehearsal is made purposeful through planning
The responsibility of each person working on the performance
The profits from a performance going to a worthy cause
What are the 'features' of a performance?
The different performers who have been cast
the different members of the backstage crew
A performer who features in one scene as a cameo role
the different elements of a performance that make it interesting and identifiable
Describe how Frantic Assembly use technology in their set design to enhance the mood and atmosphere of their performances?
Which other theatre practitioners have influenced Frantic Assembly in how they create and present their work?
Complicite Theatre Company
Gecko Theatre Company
Boxhouse Theatre Company
Zoonation
Which of the following influences can be seen in Frantic Assembly's play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time?
Avant Garde Theatre
Theatre In Education
Puppetry
Slapstick Comedy
