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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. To play toward the audience






2. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






3. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






4. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






7. To cover something from audience view






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






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






10. 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






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






12. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






13. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






15. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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






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






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






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






20. Unit to control the intensity of lights






21. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






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






23. Money paid to the author for permission to stage his/her play






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






25. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






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






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






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






31. A small movement in the opposite direction to the cross made by another actor






32. To play toward the audience






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






34. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






43. Rehearse scene without interruption






44. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






45. Rehearse scene without interruption






46. Center attention on OR center light beam on






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






48. Auditions for parts in a play






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






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