Creative Drama Chapter 9

Front

The draperies covering the proscenium opening, separating the audience from the stage, are called the ____________________.

Back

grand drape

Front

____________________ is the actual head height of the actor as determined by his or her body position (sitting, lying, standing, etc.)

Back

level

Front

____________________ is a four-sided stage built like a box with one side cut away, enabling the audience to view the play as if it were in a picture frame.

Back

proscenium stage

Front

A ____________________ is an appealing and meaningful arrangement of performers on the stage; the pictures that the audience sees onstage.

Back

stage picture

Front

The nine to fifteen divisions of the stage floor, used by directors when moving actors or placing furniture or scenery are the ____________________.

Back

acting areas

Front

____________________ are five different angles describing the actor's position onstage in relation to the audience.

Back

body positions

Front

The ____________________ is the part of the stage extending past the proscenium arch toward the audience.

Back

apron

Front

The offstage spaces (short curtains) to the sides of the acting areas are the ____________________.

Back

wings

Front

____________________ are the imaginary divisions giving depth to the proscenium stage.

Back

planes

Front

The area where the players perform; usually a raised platform.

Back

stage