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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. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






2. Directors planned movement for the characters






3. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






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






5. Imaginary wall between stage and audience






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






7. One who can memorize a part rapidly






8. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






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






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






18. 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






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






20. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






22. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






23. Unit to control the intensity of lights






24. Area between the stage and first row of seats






25. Indications to the director and actors about carious aspects of the play - including information on characters - how a play should proceed - how a play should look - and the mood or effects of a play






26. Center attention on OR center light beam on






27. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






29. Evaluations and suggestions






30. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






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






32. Indications to the director and actors about carious aspects of the play - including information on characters - how a play should proceed - how a play should look - and the mood or effects of a play






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






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






35. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






36. Auditions for parts in a play






37. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






40. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






41. Change scenery






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






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






44. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






45. 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






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






47. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






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






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






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