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






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






3. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






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






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






8. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






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






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






11. Staging with the audience sitting on all sides of the playing area






12. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






13. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






14. Rehearse scene without interruption






15. Area between the stage and first row of seats






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






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






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






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






20. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






22. Lights with beams that can be focused and that are used for specific illumination






23. Actor's lounge backstage






24. Rehearse scene without interruption






25. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






26. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






27. Detailed bits of action such as knitting - setting the table - etc. as distinguished from broad stage movement






28. To assume a position of equal dramatic importance with another actor






29. 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






30. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






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






33. Center attention on OR center light beam on






34. Direction for an actor to leave the stage....opposite of :enter'






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






36. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






37. Long speech given by a character when they are alone on stage to show their thoughts or to explain the plot; used frequently by Shakespeare






38. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






39. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






40. A combination of the proscenium and arena stages - with the audience sitting on two or three sides of the acting area






41. Main character that opposes the protagonist






42. Lights with beams that can be focused and that are used for specific illumination






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






44. Direction for an actor to leave the stage....opposite of :enter'






45. Warning for actors to assume their position on stage for the beginning of the scene






46. Increase voice or actions so they will carry to the audience






47. A rehearsal where actors run from one technical cue to the next - without dialogue in between. This is done for the technical crew






48. Of or pertaining to the criticism of taste and the sense of the beautiful. Use of design principles and elements such as form - line - unity - variety and emphasis to create a pleasing work of art






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






50. Length of stage engagement for a performance