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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. Auditions for parts in a play






2. To cover something from audience view






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






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






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






6. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






9. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






10. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






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






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






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






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






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






16. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






19. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






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






23. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






26. 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






27. The director's technical liaison backstage during rehearsals and performances






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






29. Rehearse scene without interruption






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






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






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






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






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






35. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






36. To play toward the audience






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






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






46. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






47. Seating in the auditorium






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






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






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