Acting 1 Vocab

Front

Acting without words or props through facial expression, gesture, and movement.

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Pantomime

Front

The planning and working out of the movements of actors on stage.

Back

Blocking

Front

A character’s goal or intention.

Back

Objective

Front

The degree of loudness or intensity of voice.

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Volume

Front

A personality or role an actor/actress re-creates.

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Character

Front

The development and portrayal of a personality through thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup

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Characterization

Front

A long speech by a single character.

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Monologue

Front

A reading of a script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play.

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Cold Reading

Front

The clear and precise pronunciation of words

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Articulation

Front

A rehearsal moving from start to finish without stopping for corrections or notes.

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Run-Through