Week 1 | Theatre 1

Blocking

• Planned movement on stage during a performance. Example: “The director gave blocking for crossing downstage.”

• A type of lighting used in theater productions.

• A method of rehearsing lines without movement.

• The process of designing costumes for a play.

Ensemble

• A type of musical instrument

• A group of people working together as a whole in a performance.

• A solo performance by an artist

• A specific dance style

Etiquette

• Expected behavior in the theatre space, including respect for others. Example: “Good theatre etiquette means not talking backstage.”

• A set of rules for dressing appropriately in public places.

• A guideline for how to behave during a meal with friends.

• A list of famous theatre plays and their authors.

Focus

• The ability to multitask effectively.

• The concentration of attention on a specific task or moment.

• A method of relaxation and stress relief.

• The act of daydreaming during activities.

Projection

• Using your voice so it can be heard clearly by the audience.

• A technique for creating visual images on a screen.

• A method of calculating future trends based on past data.

• A style of acting that focuses on emotional expression.