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Aristotle
Greek philosopher responsible for the first written works on dramatic theory
Dionysus (Bacchus)
The ancient Greek (or Roman) god of agriculture, wine, and fertility.
Thespis
He is believed to be the first principal actor separate from the chorus.
The Poetics
The earliest-surviving work of dramatic theory
plot
What happens in a play; the order of events, the story; what happens rather than what it means.
theme
what the production means as opposed to what happens; the main idea within the production
character
the personality or the part an actor represents in a production that acts out the story
language
the word choices made by the writer. does not necessarily have to be spoken
music/rhythm
the sounds and melodies of the speeches within a production
spectacle
the visual elements of the production; the scenery, costumes, and special effects in a production
denouement
The consequences of the outcome of the climax. Ties things up neatly and ends the story.
rising action
a series of event s after the inciting incident leading toward the climax
inciting incident
the moment that starts the action of the drama
antagonist
the adversary of the hero of a drama
climax
the point at which the protagonist in the story will succeed or fail
protagonist
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama. It is their goal that determines the action of the drama.
conflict
this is the struggle between two opposing forces usually the hero and their adversary
exposition
The background; information we need to know about what happens before the story begins.
crisis point
The moment during the rising action when the protagonist must decide to move forward despite facing insurmountable odds
producer
In the United States, the person or institution responsible for all business and financial aspects of the production
director
The artistic visionary who turns a printed script into a stage production, coordinating the work of theatre artists, technicians, and other personnel
choreographer
The person who creates the movement and dances for a play or musical
music(al) director
A specialist who works with the musicians and teaches the actors the songs for a musical. They also might be the conductor during performances
sound designer
A person who synthesizes and records sounds for a production and designs systems to amplify the actors’ and singers’ voices
composer
the person who writes the music for a production
lyrics
the person who writes the words that are put to the music of a production
principle actors
the group of actors that make up the cast of main or speaking roles in a production
librettist
the person that writes the books of an opera or musical
(stage or technical) crew
the group of people who perform the labor of the technical aspects of a production
costume designer
the person that creates and decides what actors wear on stage
ensemble (chorus)
the group of actors that make up the background/non-speaking characters of a production
light designer
The person responsible for visual effects, pyrotechnics, and assuring that the audience can see the performance on stage
set designer
The person responsible for creating the practical pieces that make up the world of the show on stage
playwright
the person who writes the script of a play
opera
A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists
operetta
A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue
book musical
A musical where songs and dances are fully integrated into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals; a musical with a fully developed plot.
concept musical
A musical whose music, lyrics, dance, stage movement and dialogue are woven through each other in the creation of a theme or commentary rather than to tell a story; the musical’s plot is usually non-linear
rock opera
A type of musical completely sung through with little to no dialogue using rock music
the golden age
Ushered in with Oklahoma! this is the term given to the era of musical theater during the height of its creation and foundation as a truly American art form that integrates music, dance, and storytelling. Most scholars believe this time began with Oklahoma! in 1943 and ended with Hello Dolly! in 1963
mega musical
This is a name given to musicals or pop operas that rely on spectacle and brand recognition to entice audiences. They were very popular in the 1980s and early 1990s with at least one still running today after opening 35 years earlier
revival
The term given to a Broadway show that has already been produced. The new production features a new cast, director, and other creative endeavors different from its original production
orchestra
a broad term, for any musical ensemble featuring a large group of strings
chamber music
A type of orchestral music usually reserved for small gatherings, private parties, etc
philharmonic
This term literally translates to “love music” or “devoted to music,” and usually refers to a name of a symphonic orchestra
symphony
A complex piece of music that requires multiple instruments and contains multiple movements or sounds
woodwinds
the section of an orchestra where you would find a flute
brass
the section of an orchestra where you would find a trumpet
percussion
the section of an orchestra where you would find a triangle
strings
the section of an orchestra where you would find a violin
country western
Hank Williams Sr. is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?
the blues
W.C. Handy is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?
tin pan alley
George and Ira Gershwin are artists most affiliated with what musical genre?
rock and roll
Elvis Presley is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?
the blues
Dinah Washington is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?
FAME or Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Name either sound studio featured in the documentary Muscle Shoals.
the swampers
What is the collective nickname given to the studio musicians who provide the “Muscle Shoals Sound.” They are referenced in the song, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard
singing
The Tennessee River is also known as the “_________ River” which is apropos given the amount of music that comes from the area
wild horses or brown sugar
Name either of the hit songs by The Rolling Stones recorded in Muscle Shoals, one of which was allegedly written in the bathroom of the studio
rick hall
Name the main subject of the documentary, a man who grew up from poverty to one day open one of the most successful recording studios of all time
cinematographer
cheif of the camera work and crews
lead actress
the principle female actor of the film
best score
the background music of the film
screenwriter
the writer(s) of the film
adapted screenplay
the script of a film that is not original
costume designer
the person who designs what the actors wear
makeup and hair designers
the people who design the looks of the characters, particularly the stylings of their skin aesthetics
production design
they design the sets and other scenery in a film
director
the creative visionary that takes the page to the screen
network
television channels that are free to the public with funding based on advertising. examples are Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC
mini-series
a dramatic or comedic series that is presented in a limited, pre-determined number of episodes. examples are Dahmer, Mare of Easton, and The Dropout
cable
television channels that are paid for through packaged services provided by large companies like Xfinity or AT&T. examples are MTV, Bravo, CNN, and Fox News
procedurals
A drama series that focuses on characters that have specific skills like doctors, detectives, lawyers, etc. and the cases they take on each week. examples include CSI, NCIS, and Law & Order
pay-per-view
specific television events that are paid for per the events like sporting events, movies, or concerts
premium
a subscriber based television service that was first developed in the 1970s as a way for people to watch theatrical movies at home without commercials. examples include HBO and Showtime
anthology
a type of series that is based on a particular theme with each episode or season being a new plot. examples include The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror
situation comedy
a comedy series, usually 22 minutes in length, then revolves around a continuing cast of characters put into comedic situations
streaming service
a subscriber service that provides films, television shows, and some other content that does not require a typical television for viewing
serial
a type of series that is one story told through a series of episodes or seasons. examples include Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul
mural
a painting on a wall or ceiling
monument
a statue, building or structure built to commemorate a notable person or event
site integrated
a type of public art is interconnected into the construction of a facility
site specific
type of public that is designed for a location but can be detached if necessary
installation art
type of public art that is made for a particular place or structure and temporarily transforms a space
street furniture
type of public art that includes streetlamp, benches, gates, or fences
performance art
an interdisciplinary performance that is usually unscripted and occurs only once
place maker
a type of public art that defines a community gathering space
sketch
a rough drawing, usually done with pencil or charcoal
freehand
drawing or painting without the use of anything to guide the hand
oil paint
a slow drying pain that consists of pigment suspended in a drying oil
acrylic paint
water-based fast drying paint widely used by artists since the 1960s
freelance
working for different companies or people rather than being permanently employed by one
conceptual art
artwork created to inspire the look of visual effects in a film or television production
patron
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
commission
when a client hires an artist to create an artwork based on their request along with a subsequent contract
custom
a personalized drawing or painting for the client
creative block
the inability to access one’s internal creativity
prose
refers to any writing that follows the conventions of speech and language
poetry
literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas using style and rhythm
verse
a collection of metrical lines of poetry. it is used to define the difference of poetry and prose. it contains rhythm and pattern and often rhyme
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