The process of verbal identification by a performer in an audition. The term come from film where a small chalkboard and clapper device, often electronic, are used to mark and identify shots on film for editing.

Device of comic anticipation that requires three exposures to provoke laughter: the plant, the establisher, and the clincher.

To draw the maximum response from the audience through the use of comic lines or action.

A pause of varying length in the scene, usually to emphasize an emotion or a thought

A line spoken directly to the audience.

A concept developed by Stanislavski that would carry the through line for a character through an entire play.

Waiting for an audience to quiet down after a humorous line or scene.

Stealing a scene by improperly taking attention from an actor who should be the focus of attention. Originally based on taking focus from an actor that is farther downstage.

The ability to command the attention from an audience by the impressiveness of one's manner or appearance.