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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. Seating in the auditorium






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






3. Change scenery






4. Center attention on OR center light beam on






5. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






7. To cover something from audience view






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






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






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






11. A rehearsal where actors run from one technical cue to the next - without dialogue in between. This is done for the technical crew






12. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






13. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






14. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






15. A rehearsal where actors run from one technical cue to the next - without dialogue in between. This is done for the technical crew






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






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






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






19. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






21. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






23. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






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






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






27. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






28. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






29. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






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






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






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






33. Properties carried on stage by the actors during the play






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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. Length of stage engagement for a performance






40. Main character that opposes the protagonist






41. To cover something from audience view






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






43. Actor's lounge backstage






44. Center attention on OR center light beam on






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






46. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






49. Seating in the auditorium






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