Theater Basics

Front

When determining stage directions it is always from

Back

The actor's point of view

Front

The furthest left corner from the audience is

Back

Upstage left

Front

The closest right corner of the stage to the audience is

Back

Upstage right

Front

The middle of the stage is called

Back

Center

Front

The people who come to watch a performance are called....... (They are the most important people in the theater!)

Back

Audience

Front

The people who perform the characters in the play...

Back

Actors

Front

A conversation between at least two characters on stage is called...

Back

Dialogue

Front

A _____________ is the person who gives the actor instructions for how to move around the stage, what expressions to feel, etc. They are the leader of a play/musical.

Back

Director

Front

A ___________ is the written text that includes the lines and actions of the ensemble.

Back

Script

Front

Where the actors move on stage....

Back

Blocking