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Actors Workshop 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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Directors planned movement for the characters






2. Seats can be arranged for proscenium - arena - or thrust staging






3. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






4. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






5. Change scenery






6. Length of stage engagement for a performance






7. Overhead curtain to mask the first border of lights and to regulate the height of the proscenium opening






8. A floodlight with an ellipsoidal reflector - can be hung from battens






9. Rehearse scene without interruption






10. Slanted floor - allowing each row of the audience to see over the heads of those in front






11. Last words or action of one actor that immediately precede another actor's speech OR a signal for light changes - curtains - etc.






12. One who can memorize a part rapidly






13. Section of the stage floor between the footlights and the curtain






14. Length of stage engagement for a performance






15. When the actor loses concentration while performing and is not in character






16. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






17. Evaluations and suggestions






18. Auditions for parts in a play






19. Sequence of events in a play OR production plan of backstage items such as a light plot or costume plot






20. To give lines and movement at the exact - effective moment






21. Sequence of events in a play OR production plan of backstage items such as a light plot or costume plot






22. Set furnishings - including furniture - pictures - ornaments - drapes etc






23. Loose weave curtain on battens used for 'visions' and 'flashbacks' etc opaque when lit from the front and transparent when lit from the back






24. To capture audience attention legitimate as opposed to gove or share






25. Loose weave curtain on battens used for 'visions' and 'flashbacks' etc opaque when lit from the front and transparent when lit from the back






26. And invitation to an actor to return for a second audition






27. White lights used solely for rehearsal. in some theaters the strip lights are used in place of the work lights






28. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






29. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






30. A floodlight with an ellipsoidal reflector - can be hung from battens






31. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






32. Foundation color used for stage make up






33. To create dialogue or movement off the top of your head - without a script






34. Actor Who is able to play a given role in an emergency






35. Auditorium lights used before and after the play and during intermission






36. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






37. Center attention on OR center light beam on






38. Casting witout regard to race or ethnicity of the characters or actors






39. Main character with whom the audience's empathy lies






40. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






41. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






42. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






43. One who can memorize a part rapidly






44. Auditioning with a script that you have not had the opportunity to read before the audition






45. Take down set and props after the show's final performance






46. Area between the stage and first row of seats






47. Rehearse scene without interruption






48. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






49. To give lines and movement at the exact - effective moment






50. To cover something from audience view