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






2. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






3. To play toward the audience






4. To hide an unplanned instance on stage from the audience






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






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






7. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






8. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






9. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






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






11. Rehearse scene without interruption






12. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






14. Rehearse scene without interruption






15. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






16. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






17. Opening in the stage floor that permits the actors to enter from beneath the floor or to exit beneath it






18. Main character that opposes the protagonist






19. Movement of separate parts of the body - such as waving an arm or shrugging a shoulder






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






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






22. Run through of all the technical aspects without the actors






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






24. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






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






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






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






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






30. Area between the stage and first row of seats






31. Evaluations and suggestions






32. Actor's lounge backstage






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






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






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






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






37. Movement of separate parts of the body - such as waving an arm or shrugging a shoulder






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






39. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






40. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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






42. Center attention on OR center light beam on






43. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






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






45. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






46. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






47. Auditions for parts in a play






48. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






49. Change scenery






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