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| In the ], a '''scenario''' (from ]: ''that which is pinned to the scenery''<ref> Scenario, scenery, σκηνή</ref><ref> |
In the ], a '''scenario''' (from ]: ''that which is pinned to the scenery''<ref> Scenario, scenery, σκηνή</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myetymology.com/greek/skene.html |title=Greek etymology of skene|work=myetymology.com|accessdate=10 April 2015}}</ref>) is a synoptical collage of an event or series of actions and events. In the '']'' it was an outline of entrances, exits, and action describing the plot of a play, and was literally pinned to the back of the scenery. It is also known as '']'' or "that which is pinned to the canvas" of which the scenery was constructed. | ||
| Surviving scenarios from the ] contain little other than character names, brief descriptions of action, and references to specific ] with no further explanation. It is believed that a scenario formed the basis for a fully ], though it is also likely that they were simple reminders of the plot for those members of the cast who were literate. Modern commedia troupes most often make use of a script with varying degrees of additional improvisation. | Surviving scenarios from the ] contain little other than character names, brief descriptions of action, and references to specific ] with no further explanation. It is believed that a scenario formed the basis for a fully ], though it is also likely that they were simple reminders of the plot for those members of the cast who were literate. Modern commedia troupes most often make use of a script with varying degrees of additional improvisation. | ||
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| In the creation of an ] or ], a scenario is often developed initially to indicate how the original source, if any, is to be adapted and to summarize the aspects of character, staging, plot, etc. that can be expanded later in a fully developed ], or script. This sketch can be helpful in "pitching" the idea to a prospective ], ] or ]. | In the creation of an ] or ], a scenario is often developed initially to indicate how the original source, if any, is to be adapted and to summarize the aspects of character, staging, plot, etc. that can be expanded later in a fully developed ], or script. This sketch can be helpful in "pitching" the idea to a prospective ], ] or ]. | ||
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For other uses, see Scenario (disambiguation).In the performing arts, a scenario (from Italian: that which is pinned to the scenery) is a synoptical collage of an event or series of actions and events. In the Commedia dell'arte it was an outline of entrances, exits, and action describing the plot of a play, and was literally pinned to the back of the scenery. It is also known as canovaccio or "that which is pinned to the canvas" of which the scenery was constructed.
Surviving scenarios from the Renaissance contain little other than character names, brief descriptions of action, and references to specific lazzi with no further explanation. It is believed that a scenario formed the basis for a fully improvisational performance, though it is also likely that they were simple reminders of the plot for those members of the cast who were literate. Modern commedia troupes most often make use of a script with varying degrees of additional improvisation.
In the creation of an opera or ballet, a scenario is often developed initially to indicate how the original source, if any, is to be adapted and to summarize the aspects of character, staging, plot, etc. that can be expanded later in a fully developed libretto, or script. This sketch can be helpful in "pitching" the idea to a prospective producer, director or composer.
References
- myetymology Scenario, scenery, σκηνή
- "Greek etymology of skene". myetymology.com. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
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