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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. Lights without lenses used for blending and toning






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Length of stage engagement for a performance






9. Stage crew member who shifts scenery






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






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






12. 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






13. Taking audience attention away from the proper focal point






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






15. Scenery OR establish definite movements and lines






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






17. Platforms or a body position of carious heights






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






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






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






21. Actor's lounge backstage






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






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






24. Printed or typewritten copy of the play






25. Area between the stage and first row of seats






26. Main character with whom the audience's empathy lies






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






28. Usually canvas covered wooden frame used for scenery






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






30. Seating in the auditorium






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






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






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






34. Throw focus on the important character in a scene






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






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






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






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






39. Deleten OR a command to stop action and dialogue






40. Change scenery






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






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






43. Foundation color used for stage make up






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






45. Main character that opposes the protagonist






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






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






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






49. 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






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