Theatre Terms 2 - 6

On the left side of a stage from the point of view of a performer facing the audience.

• stage left

• stage right

• upstage right

• downstage right

On the right side of a stage from the point of view of a performer facing the audience.

• stage left

• stage right

• upstage left

• downstage left

Towards the front of the stage on the right-hand side as you look at the audience.

• right

• upstage right

• downstage right

• left

Towards the front of the stage on the right-hand side as you look at the audience.

• right

• upstage left

• downstage right

• left

The various flats, drops, etc. are used to create a particular visual setting of a play.

• set

• scenery

• stage

• audience

Opinions and comments are based on predetermined criteria that may be used for self-evaluation or the evaluation of the actors or the production itself.

• conclusion

• character

• critique

• introduction

The conversation between actors on the stage.

• monologue

• dialogue

• denouement

• directing

A long speech by a single character.

• monologue

• dialogue

• denouement

• directing

The placement and delivery of volume, clarity, and distinctness of voice for communicating to an audience.

• rehearsal

• position

• projection

• pacing

An expression movement of the body or limbs.

• movement

• mime

• gestures

• rehearsal