Flashcards Drama Vocabulary 2

Front

What is the term for a written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions?

Back

Script

Front

Which term refers to the areas to the left and right of the stage, out of view from the audience?

Back

Wings

Front

What is the name for the people who watch a play?

Back

Audience

Front

Which term describes the process of moving actors to specific places on stage?

Back

Blocking

Front

What is the area called where the audience sits during a performance?

Back

House

Front

Which term refers to the relationship and connection between the performers and the audience?

Back

Player-audience relationship

Front

If an actor is told to "cheat out," what should they do?

Back

Turn their body slightly toward the audience

Front

What is the main purpose of stage directions in a script?

Back

To tell actors where and how to move on stage

Front

How does "blocking" help a performance?

Back

It organizes where actors move and stand on stage

Front

Why is feedback important after a performance?

Back

It helps actors improve their performance