| Course: THEA 115 Play Production
Exam 1 |
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Respond to each of the following items on the paper provided as fully as you feel necessary to demonstrate your understanding of the information called for. Be certain you respond to all parts of the question and answer as directly as you can to begin with, then amplify as necessary. You may answer in any order, provided I can tell which item you are answering. Listing is acceptable if amplified; otherwise full sentences are preferable. Allot your time and response depth according to the point value. And some answer is better than none.
1-15. For each definition listed on the terminology page, place the letter of one of the following terms on the paper provided. Do not write on the exam itself. Note: all will not be used but none will be used more than once.(15)
| a. Traveler | j. Wings | s. Apron |
| b. Gridiron | k. Orchestra | t. Rope line system |
| c. Bridge | l. Proscenium staging | u. Stage Left |
| d. Counterweight system | m. Batten | v. Pit |
| e. Teaser, border, header | n. Tormentor or legs | w. Beam slot |
| f. Flyspace | o. Proscenium | x. Extended apron staging |
| g. Arena staging | p. Traps | y. Electrics |
| h. Thrust staging | q. Downstage | z. Stage right |
| i. Upstage | r. Cyclorama |
16. Provide a workable definition of theatre as studied in this course. Your definition should be clear enough to exclude such theatre-like performances such as circus, film, dance, or ceremony an yet includes most forms of theatrical presentation.(10)
15. Identify the members of the artistic team for a theatrical production, and other members of the production leadership. (10)
21. Define these terms and give an example of each from Oedipus Rex: (10)
22. Where does Oedipus Rex stand on the continuum of abstraction discussed in class? Identify the realistic and the abstract qualities of the play. (10)
23. Identify the steps in dramatic structure as described in class. Identify and describe each.(15)
24. Identify the six "parts" or aspects of the drama described by Aristotle, discuss them, and demonstrate your understanding of them by applying them to Oedipus Rex. (20)
25. Discuss the history of theatre in terms of five different approaches to production discussed in class. (10)