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






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






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






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






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






6. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






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






8. Rehearse scene without interruption






9. Area between the stage and first row of seats






10. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






11. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






12. Center attention on OR center light beam on






13. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






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






15. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






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






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






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






19. Auditions for parts in a play






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. Actor's lounge backstage






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






31. Actor's lounge backstage






32. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






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






35. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






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






39. One who can memorize a part rapidly






40. Change scenery






41. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






43. Change scenery






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






45. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






48. Rehearse scene without interruption






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






50. Unit to control the intensity of lights