THROWDOWN - Stanislavski

THEATRE TERMS 2 – 8TH

QUESTION 1Where was Constantine Stanislavski born?

Moscow, Russia

QUESTION 2

What did Stanislavski develop?

A new Acting Method and School for Acting

Question 3What was Stanislavski’s Acting Method called?

The Stanislavski System

Question 4What did Stanislavski think was wrong with acting?

They were too artificial.

Bonus Question 1 (2 points)What does Ms. K say when she thinks you’re being to artificial?

I don’t believe you.

Question 5What did he want actors to work on?

Creating the characters from the inside

Question 6What are the two techniques that the Stanislavski system uses to make a performance real and not artificial?

1. Bringing an actor’s experiences into the role

2. Expanding the actor’s imagination

Question 7

What are the 5 elements of acting?

Relaxation, Observation, Concentration, Communication, Imagination

Question 8

What are given circumstances?

The character details in the scripts. The facts the playwright gives the actor.

BONUS Question 2 (2 points)

What does it mean to cheat out? Why is it important?

To turn your body so that the audience can she more of your face and body language.

Question 9

Define a unit (or beat) in a script.

A portion of the scene that contains one objective for the

actor.

Question 10

What is the super objective?

The main theme of the play.

Question 11

What is the super objective for your scene?

Question 12

What is the subtext in the following?

Question 13

What is the magic if?

Asks what would I do if I were in the same situation?

Bonus Question 3What is a slate in theatre?

The introduction before you perform. Usually you state your name and the title of the scene/monologue you are performing.

Bonus Question 4Label the Parts of the Stage

Audience