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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. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






10. To cover something from audience view






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






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






13. Area between the stage and first row of seats






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






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






16. To play toward the audience






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






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






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






20. Unit to control the intensity of lights






21. Seats can be arranged for proscenium - arena - or thrust staging






22. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






24. Money paid to the author for permission to stage his/her play






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






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






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






28. Seating in the auditorium






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






30. Rehearse scene without interruption






31. Unit to control the intensity of lights






32. Actor's lounge backstage






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






34. 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






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






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






37. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






38. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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






40. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






43. Center attention on OR center light beam on






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






45. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






46. Center attention on OR center light beam on






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






48. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






49. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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