Theatrical Design and Musical Theatre Essentials

theatrical styles has what 4 things?

(SCENIC DESIGNER)

• realism
• naturalism
• expressionism
• surrealism

"the empty space" has what 3 things?

(SCENIC DESIGNER)

• filling empty space
• thumbnail drawing: models
• bird eye view

lighting designer has what 5 things?

(LIGHTING DESIGNER)

• lighting plot
• gels
• gobos
• motivated light and non-motivaional light

what is the difference between motivated light and non-motivated light

(LIGHTING DESIGNER)

• motivated: A lighting style in which the light sources imitate existing sources.
• Unmotivated: light often comes from the large lights off-camera

what are the 3 fun ways to light the stage?

(LIGHTING DESIGNER)

• wiggle lights
• specials
• spot lights

What are the 9 things about costume design?

(COSTUME DESIGNER)

• character analysis
• environment
• class
• time
• period
• function
• style
• SBH line
• mass
• harmony

what are the 3 things about costumer's vision?

(COSTUME DESIGNER)

• renderings: basic drawing
• costume plates: add one piece
• dress parade: last minute change

what are the 3 things about makeup design?

(COSTUME DESIGNER)

• two kinds of makeup
• straight
• character

what are the 7 things about Properties designer

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• set
• hand
• skills needed
• welding
• sewing
• painting
• sculpting

what is the difference between set and hand?

(COSTUME DESIGNER)

• set: a mounted prop
• hand: a small object used by the actor

what 5 things does sound design have?

(SOUND DESIGNER)

• music
• sound effects
• environmental sound
• amplification
• sound source

what is broadway?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• the great white way

what 2 things does a beacon of light have?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• electrically lighted
• brush arc lamp

what 6 things does ear of good feelings have?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• audience
• cordial and unsophisticated
• lively and exuberant
• talked
• hissed
• cheered

where is broadway?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• 42nd street- 53rd street

what the the 4 main theatres?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• eugene O'Neill
• Neal Simon Theatre
• Richard Rodgers theatre
• Booth Theatre

what is the musical theatre?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• Our indigenous (our own) art form

musical theatres have what 3 categories?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• book musicals
• dance musicals
• operatic musicals

what are the 2 musical components

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• music
• book

what are the 6 musical numbers in a play?

(MUSICAL THEATRE)

• overture
• ballad
• up-tempo
• comedy number
• showstopper
• reprise