Theater and Drama Concepts Flashcard

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What is improvisation in theater?

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A portrayal without rehearsal or preparation

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What does spontaneity in a performance aim to achieve?

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Credibility and freshness

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What is the 'illusion of the first time'?

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Making the audience feel each performance is the first

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What does 'scene stealing' refer to?

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Diverting attention from other actors

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What is a character-centered approach?

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Focusing on a character or group experiencing different situations

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What is a situation-centered action approach?

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Demonstrating how different personalities respond to the same event

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What does the term 'drama' mean?

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To act or to do

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What is a script?

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A written copy of the dialogue

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What is a character in a play?

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The personality an actor portrays

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Who are actors?

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Males or females playing character roles