Theatre Vocab

Front

Movement set by a director on stage.

Back

Blocking

Front

Actor moves from one spot to another:

Back

Cross

Front

The who, what, where, when, and why of a play are the

Back

Given Circumstances

Front

Actor moves in response to another to avoid blocking.

Back

Countercross

Front

When an actor angles their body for better visibility, they are...

Back

Cheating Out

Front

Common theatre space with a framed arch and audience facing one side.

Back

Proscenium

Front

Actor addresses the audience, breaking the...

Back

Fourth Wall

Front

A smaller, versatile theatre space is called a...

Back

Blackbox

Front

Front part of the stage beyond the main curtain

Back

Apron

Front

Tape indicating set piece placement.

Back

Spike tape