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






2. Directors planned movement for the characters






3. To have a specific reason for saying or doing something - to show character;s desires through voice and movement






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






5. Permanent framed opening through which the audience sees the play






6. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






8. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






9. Auditions for parts in a play






10. Directors planned movement for the characters






11. The director's technical liaison backstage during rehearsals and performances






12. Keep the stage picture balanced OR decorations used to provide authenticity to the set and fill space






13. To have a specific reason for saying or doing something - to show character;s desires through voice and movement






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






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






16. To play toward the audience while seemingly conversing with the others on stage






17. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






18. Seating in the auditorium






19. Three dimensional scenery piece which stands by itself - such as a rock






20. Rehearse scene without interruption






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






22. Center attention on OR center light beam on






23. To play toward the audience






24. To quickly begin a speech without allowing a pause between the first words of the speech and the cue.






25. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






26. Seating in the auditorium






27. Indications to the director and actors about carious aspects of the play - including information on characters - how a play should proceed - how a play should look - and the mood or effects of a play






28. Spot light with a fresnel lens that throws an efficient and soft beam...Jung from the teaser batten to light upstage areas






29. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






31. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






32. Evaluations and suggestions






33. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






34. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






36. Waiting for the audiences laughter to stop before continuing dialogue






37. Off stage to right and left of the acting area






38. Words spoken by a character to the audience. The other character supposedly don't hear the speech






39. Area between the stage and first row of seats






40. To exceed the tempo and pitch of the previous speech






41. A part where the actor walks on and off the stage without having any line to say






42. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






45. A sky drop that surrounds the back and sides of the stage






46. Horizontal pipe suspended over the stage - from which scenery - lights - and curtains are hung






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






48. Foundation color used for stage make up






49. Main character that opposes the protagonist






50. Spot light with a fresnel lens that throws an efficient and soft beam...Jung from the teaser batten to light upstage areas