Introduction to Performance Arts

What is performance art?

• A form of written poetry

• A type of visual art displayed in galleries

• A style of music performed in concert halls

• Performance art is a live artistic expression that involves the artist's actions and body as the medium.

Name one type of performance art.

• Dance

• Painting

• Photography

• Sculpture

Who is a famous performer in theater?

• Johnny Depp

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Meryl Streep

• Leonardo DiCaprio

What is the purpose of a stage in a performance?

• To provide a space for audience members to interact with each other.

• To create a barrier between performers and the audience.

• The purpose of a stage in a performance is to provide a designated space for performers to present their work to an audience.

• To serve as a storage area for props and costumes.

What are costumes used for in performances?

• Costumes are used to represent characters and enhance storytelling in performances.

• Costumes are primarily for audience entertainment.

• Costumes are only used for fashion shows.

• Costumes serve no purpose in storytelling.

What is improvisation in acting?

• Improvisation in acting is only used in comedic performances.

• Improvisation in acting is strictly following a script.

• Improvisation in acting involves rehearsed performances.

• Improvisation in acting is the spontaneous creation of performance elements without a script.

Can you name a famous play?

• Pride and Prejudice

• The Great Gatsby

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

What role does music play in performances?

• Music plays a crucial role in enhancing emotional impact and engagement in performances.

• Music distracts the audience from the performance.

• Music has no impact on the overall experience.

• Music is only used for background noise.

What is the difference between acting and dancing?

• Acting is only about physical movement, while dancing is about speaking.

• Dancing involves storytelling, while acting is purely about rhythm.

• Acting and dancing are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Acting focuses on character portrayal and storytelling, while dancing emphasizes movement and rhythm.

Why is audience feedback important in performances?

• Performers should ignore audience reactions during a show.

• Audience feedback is irrelevant to performers' success.

• Audience feedback is important because it helps performers understand their impact and improve their craft.

• Audience feedback only confuses performers and distracts them.