TA MP3 Quiz 1

Choose the correct definition.

Apron

• The area of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience

• The architectural frame around the opening of the stage

• The time and place of a play, scene, or monologue

• The imaginary space between a performer and the audience

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Articulation

• Controlling the volume and clearness of the voice so that it can be heard by the audience

• A written version of a play, scene, or monologue

• The clear and concise pronunciation of words and sounds

• Physical, vocal, and focus exercises that help actors prepare for a performance

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Blackout

• An instruction in the script of a play, such as movements, sound effects, or lighting

• The sudden extinguishing of all stage lights

• The architectural frame around the opening of the stage

• Actions performed by an actor that involve props

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Greenroom

• A backstage room where actors assemble before and after performances, and during performances when they are waiting to go onstage

• The time and place of a play, scene, or monologue

• The imaginary space between a performer and the audience

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

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Long Form

• Style of improv, mostly short and unrelated games and scenes

• A longer, continuous improvised piece that can include several connected scenes

• Creating a brief, spur of the moment scene with little or no preparation

• A small segment of a play

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Short Form

• Style of improv, mostly short and unrelated games and scenes

• A longer, continuous improvised piece that can include several connected scenes

• Creating a brief, spur of the moment scene with little or no preparation

• A small segment of a play

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Proscenium Arch

• The area of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

• Actions performed by an actor that involve props

• The architectural frame around the opening of the stage

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Setting

• When facing the audience, the area of the stage on the actor’s right

• The time and place of a play, scene, or monologue

• A backstage room where actors assemble before and after performances, and during performances when they are waiting to go onstage

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

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Stage Business

• Actions performed by an actor that involve props

• Physical, vocal, and focus exercises that help actors prepare for a performance

• Objects used for a performance, including objects carried by actors and furniture

• An actor’s movements onstage

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Warm Ups

• An actor’s movements onstage

• Physical, vocal, and focus exercises that help actors prepare for a performance

• The clear and concise pronunciation of words and sounds

• An actor who learns another person’s role to be a replacement at short notice