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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. White lights used solely for rehearsal. in some theaters the strip lights are used in place of the work lights






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






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






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






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






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






7. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






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






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






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






11. Movement of separate parts of the body - such as waving an arm or shrugging a shoulder






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. White lights used solely for rehearsal. in some theaters the strip lights are used in place of the work lights






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






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






21. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






23. Center attention on OR center light beam on






24. Seating in the auditorium






25. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






26. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






27. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






29. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






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






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






34. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Auditions for parts in a play






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






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






45. Staging with the audience sitting on all sides of the playing area






46. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






47. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






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