CTH 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Guthrie Theater, Robert Schenkkan
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All the way- robert schenkkan- grand rapids civic theatre. Script, language, stage, lights, set, costume, sound effects, music, dancing. Essential element- suspension of disbelief- audience has to believe it"s real. League of regional theatres: founded in 1966 by guthrie theatre, Thespis- first actor to speak solo on stage. City of dionysia- 7 day festival every spring. Activities: poetry, music, parades, animal sacrifices, and plays. Golden age of greek theatre: 5th century b. c. Deus ex machina- miraculous ending to cure an unsolvable problem. Satyr- play, comic relief at end of tragedy, none of them survived dirty jokes. Catharsis- audience sympathizes with character and moved by emotion to learn about themselves. Play of the day 1/16/18- stomp jan 18-20, 8 member dance troupe, tickets ,fifth third bank broadway grand rapids series, devos. The lobby - where the audience waits to get into the show. The backstage - area the audience cannot see where actor and crew members prepare things for the stage.
