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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. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Evaluations and suggestions






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






12. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






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






16. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






17. The days and nights during the run of a show when a performance is not scheduled






18. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






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






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






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






22. Auditions for parts in a play






23. To give lines and movement at the exact - effective moment






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






25. To cover something from audience view






26. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






28. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






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






30. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






31. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






33. To play toward the audience






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






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






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






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






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






39. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






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






41. Of or pertaining to the criticism of taste and the sense of the beautiful. Use of design principles and elements such as form - line - unity - variety and emphasis to create a pleasing work of art






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






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






44. 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






45. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






46. One who can memorize a part rapidly






47. Directors planned movement for the characters






48. Evaluations and suggestions






49. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






50. Actor's lounge backstage