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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. To play toward the audience






2. Foundation color used for stage make up






3. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






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






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






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






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






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






9. One who can memorize a part rapidly






10. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






11. 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






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






13. Change scenery






14. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






20. Seating in the auditorium






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






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






23. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






25. Seating in the auditorium






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






27. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






29. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






30. Directors planned movement for the characters






31. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






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






33. Evaluations and suggestions






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






35. 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






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






37. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






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






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






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






41. To play toward the audience






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






43. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






44. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






45. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






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






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






50. Area between the stage and first row of seats






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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