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Acting Mechanics Theatre Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The tunnels that create entrances from the understage area.






2. The line which bisects the proscenium line and thus cuts the entire deck in half.






3. When an actor walks toward the cyclorama away from the proscenium line he is said to be walking __________________________.






4. The theatrical name for where the audience sits.






5. Any forward movement taken on stage is given this term.






6. The place in the theatre where one traditionally waits to make an entrance.






7. The nautical name sometimes given to the stage floor.






8. (3/4 L)






9. When an actor walks toward the audience from centerstage - he is said to be walking _____________________.






10. According to theatre superstition - what 'dangerous' activity should an actor not do when backstage?






11. (FB)






12. (FF)






13. (SL)






14. (1/4 are)






15. (FB)






16. (3/4 are)






17. An area of the stage in some theatres which juts out into the audience - extending past the proscenium line.






18. The area above the stage usually outfitted with lighting instruments and rigging for scenery and other effects.






19. (lc)






20. (1/4 are)






21. The line which separates the stage from the audience.






22. (lc)






23. (3/4 are)






24. The large - light-colored fabric stretched tight on a curved track along the back wall is called ______________________.


25. The area above the stage usually outfitted with lighting instruments and rigging for scenery and other effects.






26. These are hard-wall 'flats' or velour curtains that separate parts of the side stage and are meant to serve as a secure entrance area from the backstage.






27. (PR)






28. The line which bisects the proscenium line and thus cuts the entire deck in half.






29. The theatrical name for where the audience sits.






30. (drc)






31. Any forward movement taken on stage is given this term.






32. When an actor crosses toward the audience's right - he is said to be walking in this direction.






33. (DC)






34. (1/4 L)






35. (PL)






36. (PL)






37. (drc)






38. When an actor moves toward the center of the stage he is said to be walking _______________________.






39. When an actor walks toward the audience from centerstage - he is said to be walking _____________________.






40. The name of the type of theatre in which the stage is surrounded by the audience - much like the Roman Colosseum. The name is derived from the sand that soaked up the blood of the gladiators.






41. (C)






42. The tunnels that create entrances from the understage area.






43. The name of the type of theatre in which the stage is surrounded by the audience - much like the Roman Colosseum. The name is derived from the sand that soaked up the blood of the gladiators.






44. According to theatre superstition - what 'dangerous' activity should an actor not do when backstage?






45. (SL)






46. (UR)






47. When an actor crosses toward the audience's right - he is said to be walking in this direction.






48. These are hard-wall 'flats' or velour curtains that separate parts of the side stage and are meant to serve as a secure entrance area from the backstage.






49. When an actor moves toward the center of the stage he is said to be walking _______________________.






50. (C)