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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. Rehearse scene without interruption






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






3. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






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






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






8. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






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






10. To hide an unplanned instance on stage from the audience






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






12. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






20. One who can memorize a part rapidly






21. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






22. Directors planned movement for the characters






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






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






25. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






26. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






27. Change scenery






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






33. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






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






36. One who can memorize a part rapidly






37. Main character that opposes the protagonist






38. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






40. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






42. Auditions for parts in a play






43. To create dialogue or movement off the top of your head - without a script






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






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






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






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






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






49. Change scenery






50. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery