Theatre Terms

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What are stage directions?

Back

Things the actors are supposed to do

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What is acting done by one person called?

Back

Monologue

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What does the theme of a play refer to?

Back

The central idea

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What is a cast when referring to theatre?

Back

The people who portray characters

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What does a stage manager do?

Back

Manages backstage

Front

The way that a character is portrayed is called what?

Back

Characterization

Front

People who work behind the scenes are called what?

Back

Crew

Front

What does the director do?

Back

Directs the play

Front

What does dialogue refer to?

Back

What the actors should say

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What is the purpose of a script in a play?

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To outline the plot and dialogue