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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. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






2. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






5. Basic idea of the play that gives unity to all elements






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






7. To cover something from audience view






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






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






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






11. Area between the stage and first row of seats






12. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






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






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






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






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






18. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






19. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






20. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






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






25. Area between the stage and first row of seats






26. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






27. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






29. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






30. An actors move from one part of the stage to another






31. 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






32. Seating in the auditorium






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






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






35. One who can memorize a part rapidly






36. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






37. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






38. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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






40. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






41. Auditions for parts in a play






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






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






44. Change scenery






45. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






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






48. Basic idea of the play that gives unity to all elements






49. 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






50. Printed or typewritten copy of the play