外研版（2019）必修 第二册Unit 4 Stage and screenUnderstanding ideas课件(共19张PPT)

(共19张PPT)
Stage and Screen
Unit
Look at the posters and answer the questions.
Which of these types of entertainment are you most familiar with
What other types of entertainment have you seen
Which do you like most Why
Activity 1
ballet
concert
Sichuan opera
Spring Festival Gala
modern drama
crosstalk
Genre: Absurd Drama
Waiting for Godot is a play by Samuel Beckett, in which two characters, Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo), wait for the arrival of someone named Godot who never arrives, and while waiting they engage in a variety of discussions.
Background: in the midst of suffering
We can see the hopelessness of people in Waiting for Godot.
While-viewing
Watch and answer:
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre the Globe Theatre.
2. What are the differences between them In
what ways are they similar
Differences:
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre is a Chinese-style theatre.
When:
For whom:
Main performance form:
three stages representing happiness, prosperity and longevity; under the longevity stage, there is a well and five ponds.
The first Globe Theatre
Where:
By whom:
It burnt down in 1613 and was rebuilt close to the site of the original building.
Appearance:
Similarities:
Both of the theatres have a long history. They are both specially designed for better stage effects.
in the Qing Dynasty
the royal family
Peking Opera
London
a group of actors
The theatre has a round shape and the stage area has three main elements.
Appearance:
Pre-reading
This is an introduction of Peking Opera. What do you know about it
Watch and think:
The Sheng is the main male role in Peking opera.
The Dan refers to any female role in Peking opera.
The Jing is a painted face male role.
This type of role will entail a forceful character, so a Jing must have a strong voice and be able to exaggerate gestures.
The Chou is a male clown role.
Chou roles can be divided into Wen Chou, civilian roles such as merchants and jailers, and Wu Chou, minor military roles.
Look and match:
Peking Opera or Opera in the West
Look and match:
Peking Opera or Opera in the West
erhu
orchestra
yueqin
Look and decide:
Peking Opera or Opera in the West
It usually combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics.
It incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet.
A
B
performers’ movement
Look and decide:
Peking Opera or Opera in the West
The singers who sing and act out the story are on the stage with colorful costumes.
Facial make-up is very important, which tells different characters using color symbolism.
A
B
Costumes and masks
Look and decide:
Peking Opera or Opera in the West
Stages in most Chinese theatres are square platforms exposed to the audience on three sides, even all sides sometimes.
The orchestra is in front of the stage but lower down, in the orchestra pit, so that the audience can see the stage.
A
B
Stage set
When
HAMLET meets PEKING
OPERA
While-reading
Read the passage and find out what aspects
of Peking Opera most impressed the author.
How the characters moved on the stage most impressed the author.
Choose the author's purpose in writing the passage.
1 To prove that Peking Opera is
a better way to perform Hamlet.
2 To inform the readers how to
perform Hamlet through Peking
Opera.
3 To share the unique experience of seeing a
Peking Opera version of Hamlet.
4 To make a comparison between Eastern and
Western cultures.
Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.
THE REVENGE OF
PRINCE ZIDAN
Before the
performance
During the
performance
After the
performance
1_____
curious
3______
impressed
He thought 2_______.
He wondered if Peking
Opera is easier than a
Shakespeare play to
understand.
4_______________ were amazing.
The voices 5_______.
The stage 6________.
The movements of the characters were 7_______.
He felt 8____________.
Feelings
Reasons
the strong emotions of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance
confident
he knew a lot about Hamlet
surprised
The costumes and masks
sounded unique
incredible
was simple
After-reading
Think and share:
1. Why does the author say "The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes"
Because this show combines music, singing, drama, poetry and costume design with explosive effect. In the author's opinion, this show is perfect and meets all his requirements.
2 How could you help a friend from
overseas understand Peking Opera
Red face paint indicates devotion, bravery and uprightness;
Black indicates either a rough and bold character, or an impartial and selfless personality;
Blue represents someone who is steadfast in principle, fierce and astute（精明的）;
A character with a green face is impulsive and violent and acts with stubbornness and a lack of self-restraint;
A yellow face is a sign of fierceness（凶猛）, ambition and cool-headedness;
White face paint suggests treacherousness（背叛）, suspiciousness（猜疑）, and craftiness（狡猾）;
Gold and silver colors usually indicate gods or spirits.