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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. Permanent framed opening through which the audience sees the play






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






3. Foundation color used for stage make up






4. Painted curtain without folds - hung from battens






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






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






7. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






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






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






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






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






12. To play toward the audience






13. Main character that opposes the protagonist






14. Rehearse scene without interruption






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






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






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






18. To cover something from audience view






19. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






20. Foundation color used for stage make up






21. Rehearse scene without interruption






22. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Seating in the auditorium






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






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






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






35. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






36. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






39. Actor's lounge backstage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. To give lines and movement at the exact - effective moment






48. Change scenery






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






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