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Actors Workshop Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






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






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






5. Change scenery






6. Unit to control the intensity of lights






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






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






9. One who can memorize a part rapidly






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Seating in the auditorium






24. Length of stage engagement for a performance






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






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






27. The clear and precise pronunciation of words






28. 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






29. 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






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






31. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






32. Bar to which rigging and ropes are tied






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






34. All the stage lights going off simultaneously






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






46. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






47. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






48. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






49. Auditions for parts in a play






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







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