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Transcript: Plot Sophocles Masks amplified voices like megaphones Actors wore elevated shoes Actors on platform Skene – area behind platform, dressing and backdrop Below stage- orchestra (dancing place for chorus of fifteen) No more than three characters appeared on stage Chorus provided necessary background information Drama developed from celebrations honoring Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility In March, citywide celebration with sacrifices, prizes, processions, 3 days of drama Thespis is considered the "father of drama" Foil -A foil is another character in a story who contrasts with the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes. Aside - a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play Monologue - an extended speech spoken by one person. Soliloquy - A type of monologue that isn't heard by the other characters. Is meant to reflect the characters inner thoughts. They named him “Oedipus” which means “swollen-foot” because of his injured ankles. As a grownup, Oedipus was accused by a drunken guest of not being his father’s son, so he traveled to consult the Delphic oracle. The oracle prophesied that Oedipus would kill his father and beget children by his mother Horrified, he vowed to never go back to Corinth Aristotle believed that plot was the primary element in tragedy, and the plot must follow these four principles: 1) The plot must be a whole, with a beginning, middle, and end 2) The plot must be internally whole, with incidents relating to each other and not interrupted by a deus ex machina or completed by a coincidence 3) The plot must reflect a serious treatment in terms of its complexity and universal appeal; and 4) The plot should not only include a change of fortune for the central character, but also some reversal or surprise and a recognition within that character of his/her changed status that brings about knowledge. Tragedy Tragedy dealt with the big themes of love, loss, pride, the abuse of power and the fraught relationships between man and gods. What does the content of Greek plays teach you about their societal values? Greek Theater Background A convention used in Greek tragedy after Sophocles for lowering or lifting actors playing gods by means of a crane on the skene (stage building that serves as dressing rooms). The Latin phrase deus ex machina, “a god from a machine,” is now used for any quick means of resolving a plot. Dramatic - Dramatic irony is when the words and actions of the characters of a work of literature have a different meaning for the reader than they do for the characters. Situational - when the outcome is contradictory to what is expected. Verbal - when a person says or writes one thing and means another. The person is aware. "Oedipus Complex" "Electra Complex" Oedipus as a Tragic Hero Types of Tragedy Because of a prophecy that their son would kill his father, Laius and Jocasta, King and Queen of Thebes, gave their infant to a shepherd with orders that he be left on a mountainside to die. The shepherd, after having pinned the baby’s ankles together, took pity on him gave him instead to a Corinthian shepherd, who presented him to Polybus and Merope, King and Queen of Corinth, a childless couple who adopted him as their own. 1. Unity of Time - action takes place within 24hrs. 2. Unity of Place - Action was limited to one setting (violence and death took place off stage) 3. Unity of Action - no subplots, focus on one main character Basics Drama/AP Terms to Know Irony Motifs: Lightness vs. Darkness Sight vs. Blindness Themes: You cannot judge a man until his last day. All men are susceptible to the dangers of pride. The struggle of accepting fate or free will. Comedy Comedy- The first comedies were mainly satirical and mocked men in power for their vanity and foolishness. What does satire mean? “What goes on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?” Motif - Motifs are images, ideas, sounds or words that help to explain the central idea of a literary work. These will occur throughout the work Theme - A central or dominating idea in a literary work. It is what creates meaning. A work can have more than one theme. For AP level thinking, you need to always be connecting the author's choices back to theme. Focus on how the various characteristics of a work create/support theme. Catastrophe - The resolution of the plot of a tragedy, depicting the final downfall of the protagonist Miasma - An accursed state due to wrongdoings, causes a deathlike atmosphere, often referred to as "pollution" Peripeteia - The reversal of fortune, the moment in a plot when the hero's story takes an unexpected turn, an action has the opposite effect than intended. 1)Prologue - gives background 2)Parodos - chorus makes entrance, gives perspective on what audience has learned * chorus sets mood, emphasizes main themes, foreshadows 3)Episodes-characters engage in

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Transcript: Responsibilities •Apply makeup to performers to enhance or alter their appearance •Prepare the skin for makeup applications •Confer with directors to determine the desired effects from makeup •Evaluate a performers skin type to make sure makeup won't cause skin irritations •Analyze scripts in order to prepare plans for each scene •Requisition or acquire needed materials •Establish budgets •Collect historical images •Gather visual material from different countries and cultures Resources According to a May 2008 salary report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), theatrical and performance makeup artists in the United States earned $18.76 per hour on average. That results in an average annual salary of $39,020. The median hourly wage was $12.63 and the middle half eared between $9.00 and $25.04. The lowest paid tenth of makeup artists made less than $7.72 and the highest-earning 10 percent made more than $38.76, according to the report. Earnings increase with work experience. between one and four years of work experience can expect to earn between $10.08 and $20.07 hourly. That median hourly wage range increases to $15.26 through $25.21 for makeup artists with between five and nine years of work experience. Those who have been on the job for between 10 and 19 years bring home between $16.91 and $28.49. The wages for cosmetologists also increase as they gain more experience. Salaries depend on the industries in which makeup artists work, the size of their employers, location and experience Suttle, Rick. "Salary of a Successful Make-up Artist". ehow.com. 2011. Web. 11 November 2012. McKay, Dawn Rosenburg. "Makeup Artist: Career Information". About.com Guide. 2010. Web. 11 November 2012. "Make-up Artist Degree Programs with Course". Education Portal. 2012. Web 11 November 2012. Hair and Make up Design Types of make-up artist Fashion makeup Theatrical makeup Airbrushing Special Effects High Definition Hair and Makeup Design Benefits Full-time makeup artists are usually eligible for company benefits, including life and health insurance, paid holidays and vacations, pensions and other retirement plans Educational Requirements Salary High school diploma/GED trained at a school of Cosmetology (several months to a year) Pass a licensing exam Receive Associate's Degree Can also have a bachelor's degree if education is continued. some theater production bachelor's degree programs allow students to choose a make-up concentration where they can learn skills like basic make-up application, special effects make-up and remedial make-up. Students may also have opportunities to practice their skills during school or community productions.

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Transcript: WHEn HOW Karrie Allen WHY My Production The assignment You are in charge of creating a scenic set for a mystery play that takes place in a room in a Scottish castle in 1946. Create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 8 to 12 slides that shows your design template for this set. You can incorporate text, images, drawings, audio, and other digital media into your presentation. In your presentation, make sure to address the following and be as specific as you can in your design template for each: Lighting Sound Costumes Scenery and props You'll want to keep in mind historical accuracy, the genre of the play, the purpose of the play, the mobility of the set pieces, and so on. tHe specifics Set My Ideas for the set Set I would have hallways that look like the inside of a castle, just like the image below. This way, to change the scene only the props will need to move. The lighting will be dull around the edges as if it is being lit up by the flames located in the background. I also want the scene to be ominous because it is a mystery. sounds The sounds I want there to be sounds in the background. The audience will need to hear the flames from the torches to make them feel more real. Since it's a mystery play, I might want to add dramtic sounds before or after they find a clue. I want footsteps if they are looking for someone. SOunds cOSTUME Costumes In the next bubbles the costumes will be laid out for each character. Characters I would want a lead detective character to solve the mystery. I also need the person who called the detective to investigate, who in this case I'm going to make it a nanny. I also need the person who runs the castle, the king. His wife the queen would be there. Guards will be needed since this is a castle. Finally, you need the person who commited the crime/mystery. The detective The Nanny Guards The Queen The King Characters continued Characters The person who commited the crime/mystery. The bubbles beside this contain the props needed for the characters and the rooms in each scene. pROPS The guards will each get a sword. The detective will have a pipe. In the detective's pockets will be a pen, paper, and a magnifying glass. Character Props The dining room will have a table with chairs on wheels so it is easy to move during scene change. The food, if any, will be plastic. The table cloth will only cover the middle of the table. The dining room Scene Props The bedroom will have a large bed with a chest at the foot of it. A dresser of drawers will be to the left of it. All of these are on wheels and can move easily on and off stage. the bedroom Scene Props The attic will be dusty. There would be random things everywhere. Chests of things would be all over. It's a cluttered attic. the attic/top room of castle Scene Props The lobby will be filled with decor. There are statues of knights everywhere. the lobby Scene Props All images were found using Google. Rights go to their owners. the End

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Transcript: After four years in regional repertory theatres he made his first West End appearance, in A Scent of Flowers, regarded as a "notable success". In 1965 he was a member of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic, which led to roles at the Chichester Festival. With the Prospect Theatre Company, McKellen made his breakthrough performances of Richard II (directed by Richard Cottrell) and Marlowe's Edward II (directed by Toby Robertson) at the Edinburgh festival in 1969, the latter causing a storm of protest over the enactment of the homosexual Edward's lurid death. whats the cocktail party about Theater presentation I chose the cocktail party as my play from back in time. the era which it took place is late 40's to early 50's in England. While at Cambridge McKellen was a member of the Marlowe Society, appearing in Henry IV (as Shallow) Fiennes trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art between 1983 and 1985. He began his career at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park and also at the National Theatre before achieving prominence at the Royal Shakespeare Company. 1949 Plays Fiennes won a Tony Award for playing Prince Hamlet on Broadway. Ian Mckellen Well its a bout a cocktail party. in which we learn the lives of the host and his wife. they both are having an affair with one another. near the end they are later to fix their marriage and the hosts mistress dies in Africa. A few famous people from England Ralph Fiennes Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and was then spotted by Laurence Olivier who invited him to join the Royal National Theatre WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Adventure Story Black Chiffon Cock-a-Doodle Dandy The Big Knife (play) Daphne Laureola Death of a Salesman Deathwatch (play) Detective Story (play) The Four Little Girls The Just Assassins Mrs. Gibbons' Boys Murder at the Vicarage (play) Pienet sydämet Shakes versus Shav South Sea Bubble (play) Two Blind Mice A noted Shakespeare interpreter, he first achieved success onstage at the Royal National Theatre. Ian Mckellen Anthony Hopkins Ralph Fiennes

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Transcript: Face Paint Video: As for the history of hair, the styles and techniques change with society just as they do today. Its history is less complex and more trendy and Broadway adapts to these trends just like anyone else. Depending on the play and time period it's set in, the styling varies. The most commonly used technique in Broadway when it comes to styling hair is to not use real hair at all. Wigs became more and more popular to limit the cost of money and damage done on the cast's hair. With the invention of things such as curling irons, hair care products, and long-hold styling, hair stylists are able to do more and bring their ideas to life. The earliest known use of theatrical makeup was by the Greek actor Thespis He used handcrafted toxic chemicals to create white and red face paint for his performances in order to stand out. These colors were used to emphasize expressions. It is debated that his facial makeup for the expressions of happiness and sadness were the inspiration behind the famous comedy and tragedy masks that are a very famous symbol of theater today. In the 1500s, performers in medieval religious cycle dramas utilized face paint to depict certain characters. Performers in Elizabethan England used chalk and soot on their faces to depict characters and show expression Also during this time period, the Japanese Kabuki theater emerged, and the performers wore elaborate face makeup. Modern theatrical makeup has come along way from the questionable chemicals and rough techniques of its early usage. Modern dramatic makeup looks range from makeup that is realistic looking, to highly unusual characterization such as animal, period or special effects makeup looks. A Need for Perfection With new and improved artificial lighting available for productions, it became necessary that performers have a more polished look. Before the creation of grease paint substances used for makeup included white powder or chalk, burnt cork and paper, and pigment powders. Grease paint, developed by a German actor, was paint achieved by combining lard with pigments. The result was a smoother and more versatile application. For thousands of years people have expressed themselves through the dramatic arts. The accompaniment of makeup and hair is one of the may ways to help with expression. Styling hair and wigs have been around a lot longer than make up has. The first evidence of dramatic makeup came later, around 6th century BC. The Early Years Modernization Hair and Makeup On Stage More and More Makeup The History of Hair

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