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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Unit to control the intensity of lights






13. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






15. Set furnishings - including furniture - pictures - ornaments - drapes etc






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






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






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






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






20. Transparent colored medium used in front of stage lights






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






22. Area between the stage and first row of seats






23. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






26. Evaluations and suggestions






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






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






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






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






31. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






34. Bodily movement and expression without dialogue






35. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






36. Foundation color used for stage make up






37. Seating in the auditorium






38. To play toward the audience






39. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






40. Area behind scenery not visible to the audience






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






47. Rehearse scene without interruption






48. Take down set and props after the show's final performance






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






50. One who can memorize a part rapidly