WorksheetsTheatre Terms (Part 1)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
adaptation
a written work that has been recast in a new form
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
a test of the suitability of a performer
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
backdrop
a written work that has been recast in a new form
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
a test of the suitability of a performer
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
CUE
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
a test of the suitability of a performer
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
AUDITION
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
a test of the suitability of a performer
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
BLOCKING
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
The rate at which a scene is played.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
PACING
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
scenery hung at the rear of a stage
The rate at which a scene is played.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
PANTOMIME
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
Telling a story or creating a character using movement, gestures, and facial expressions without talking.
The rate at which a scene is played.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
OFF BOOK
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
Another phrase for memorized and no longer requiring the use of scripts on stage.
The rate at which a scene is played.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
CURTAIN CALL
the part of a script or show immediately before an actor's line or action that signals the actor to proceed
Another phrase for memorized and no longer requiring the use of scripts on stage.
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
EMOTIONAL/MEMORY RECALL:
An acting technique in which the actor calls upon his own past experiences and emotions.
Another phrase for memorized and no longer requiring the use of scripts on stage.
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
An actor's movement and stage positions during a performance.
CHEAT OUT
An acting technique in which the actor calls upon his own past experiences and emotions.
Another phrase for memorized and no longer requiring the use of scripts on stage.
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
When an actor turns his body to face downstage, even if it wouldn't be natural for him to do so in normal conversation.
ASIDE
An acting technique in which the actor calls upon his own past experiences and emotions.
a line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
When an actor turns his body to face downstage, even if it wouldn't be natural for him to do so in normal conversation.
AD-LIB
An acting technique in which the actor calls upon his own past experiences and emotions.
a line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
to perform without preparation
ARTICULATION
The clarity with which you speak.
a line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage
When the cast takes a bow at the end of a show.
to perform without preparation
PROJECTION
The clarity with which you speak.
a line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage
The volume at which you speak.
to perform without preparation
