Theatrical Terminology and Concepts

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Main drape

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Main Curtain

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Blocking

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Movement of actors on stage

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Character

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Role an actor is playing

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Beat

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Pause

Front

Conflict

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Problem

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Audition

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Try Out

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Rehearsal

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Practice

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Off Book

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Memorization of Lines

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What is a dialogue?

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Conversation between 2 characters

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Playwright

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A person who writes a play or musical