Montes Theater Electives Semester 1 Final Flashcard

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What does "theater" refer to?

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A place where live performances are presented

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Who is a playwright?

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The person who writes plays

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What is the primary role of the director?

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To oversee the creative aspects of a film or theater production.

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What is a cue?

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A signal for an actor or technician to take action

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script for actors and production.

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Which term describes the area of the stage closest to the audience?

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downstage

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What does blocking refer to in theater?

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The planned movement and positioning of actors

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Audience etiquette includes: Talking to friends during a performance, Using cell phones during the show, Sitting quietly and respecting the performance, Yelling at the actors on stage

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Sitting quietly and respecting the performance

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What is dialogue?

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The spoken lines between characters

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What does slating refer to?

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The introduction of oneself before a performance