Adding to the performances on stage are these visual elements of a production. Click here to find out what they are…
The main components of any stage production are the actors and crew. The acting, music, dialogues/songs are what form the core of a performance. What add to the spectacle though are the visual elements: set design, costumes, makeup, lighting, props, and so on.
Here’s a look at some of them:
Costume:
(Costumes from the Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera”. Photo: AP)
Lighting:
(Lighting is an essential part of the circus-type performance show of Cirque du Soleil.)
Makeup:
(Actors wearing cat makeup and hair in the musical production “Cats”.)
Prop:
(A scene from “War Horse, a production that uses life-sized horse puppets to bring the animals alive on stage.)
Set design:
(A scene from “Porgy and Bess”, an English National Opera Production.)
Addition, Subtraction, Mental Math… Play this crossword to know more about the numbers game.
Here’s crossword designed to get your grey cells working. Go on, try it!
Strength, energy, cardio, core … these words and more feature in any discussion on fitness.
Pretty much all our articles in the ‘Fitness’ category include at least one of these terms below. Because, when you speak of fitness and exercises, you cannot miss them out.
Can you fill out this grid using the fitness terms given below?
Soil refers to the loose layer of earth that covers the surface of the planet. It includes disintegrated rock, humus, inorganic and organic materials.
Soil is a natural resource. It can be categorised into different types. Each has distinct characteristics that provide growing benefits and limitations.
Why do you need to know about soils? It is important because, if you want to grow a healthy garden, you have to have some knowledge of soil and its conditions. Soil can be categorised into sand, clay, silt, peat, chalk and loam based on the dominating size of the particles within a soil.
Find the names of different kinds of soil in this grid, from the clues and pictures provided.
Get those grey cellls going. Six questions to set you thinking.
Up your general knowledge quotient. Here’s a fun mix of questions. Get, set, go.
The closest humans have come to flying is through the invention of ‘metal birds’! Let’s learn about some famous airplane logos
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to soar like a bird in the sky? Birds have been flying in the skies for millions of years! The closest humans have come to flying is through the invention of airplanes, ‘metal birds’ that help us fly in the sky.
Airports are fascinating spaces. There are lots of colours, sounds and smells. Contributing to the vibrant colours of the airport are airplanes. Most planes are white, but their logos are unique.
Many countries around the world have their own airlines. In India, there are airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara and others.
Fasten your seat belts, and let’s get started by exploring how much you know about the flying world
Fasten your seat belts, and start exploring how much you know about the flying world.
It’s time to bring out the high flier in you!
Fold colourful cranes and give them to your friends and family tospread the message of peace. Watch this video and follow the steps.
You can’t just print out money at home. Know why? It’s illegal and it’s simply not possible! Click here to know why….
A star-studded collection of legends call themselves winners of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. What does the award recognise and why is it so prestigious? Find out now.
