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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. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






2. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






3. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






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






6. Auditions for parts in a play






7. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






8. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






10. Evaluations and suggestions






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






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






13. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






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






15. Staging with the audience sitting on all sides of the playing area






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






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






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






28. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






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






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






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






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






33. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






34. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Evaluations and suggestions






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






43. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






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






45. One who can memorize a part rapidly






46. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






49. Foundation color used for stage make up






50. Main character that opposes the protagonist