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Actors Workshop Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
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1. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






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






3. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






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






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






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






16. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






18. 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






19. Auditorium lights used before and after the play and during intermission






20. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






24. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






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






26. Actor's lounge backstage






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






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






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






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






31. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






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






34. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






35. Auditions for parts in a play






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






37. To play toward the audience






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






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






40. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






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






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






43. Auditions for parts in a play






44. Length of stage engagement for a performance






45. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






47. One who can memorize a part rapidly






48. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






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






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







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