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






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






3. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






5. Main character that opposes the protagonist






6. To play toward the audience






7. Seating in the auditorium






8. Change scenery






9. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






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






12. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






13. Contains script - blocking notations - warnings -crew charts - and other information necessary for producing the play






14. Directors planned movement for the characters






15. Contains script - blocking notations - warnings -crew charts - and other information necessary for producing the play






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






17. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






19. Length of stage engagement for a performance






20. 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






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






22. To cover something from audience view






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






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






25. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






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






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






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






29. Auditions for parts in a play






30. Directors planned movement for the characters






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






32. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






34. 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






35. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






36. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






37. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






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






40. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






43. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






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






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






49. Evaluations and suggestions






50. One who can memorize a part rapidly