Drama Glossary 2

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Hot-seating

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A rehearsal technique in which an actor answers questions from the point of view of the character they are playing. It helps actors understand a character more clearly.

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Improvise

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Create and perform a scene without detailed preparation or rehearsal.

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Internal

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Inside.

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Interpretation

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The choices a director makes about how to present ideas to an audience.

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Lighting

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The use of different lamps and lights to help the audience see the performers and to create mood, atmosphere, and setting.

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Mannerism

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A distinctive habit or way of doing something.

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Mime

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Acting without words.

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Monochrome

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Black and white, or just one color.

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Mood board

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A collage made up of pictures, images, drawings, pieces of fabric, etc., which communicates ideas and research about a play.

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Multi-role

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When an actor plays more than one role during a performance or even in a scene.