WorksheetsActing Terminology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
IMPROVISATION
a performance given without planning or preparation
language, or meaning, expressed in words
a cast other than the principals
the clear and precise pronunciation
ENSEMBLE
a cast other than the principles
language, or meaning, expressed in words
to perform without preparation
losing concentration or getting out of character. Using dialogue or behavior inconsistent with the part you are creating
SUBTEXT
the meaning underlying the dialogue and stage direction in a script
a performance given without planning or preparation
to perform without preparation
language, or meaning, expressed in words
OBJECTIVE
a character's goal or intention
losing concentration or getting out of character. using dialogue or behavior inconsistent with the part you are creating
working together to create a whole
a cast other than the principles
What is pantomime?
a very strange word
acting without words
my middle name
the guy who opens curtains
define projection
the high or low of quality of sound
how fast or slow you speak
variety in speech reflecting changing thoughts and emotions
cause to be heard. speaking loudly enough for everyone to hear.
CAST
all the actors in a play
someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show
where the audience sits
conversation in a play
DIALOGUE
conversation in a play
actor who speaks only to the audience about the story
area over the audience where lights are hung to shine onto the stage
taking down the set, sorting returning props and costumes after a production is finished performing
MONOLOGUE
long speech from one actor to other actors
funny or amusing play
the center of the acting area
where lights and sound are run; can easily view the stage
SOLILOQUY
long speech by an actor speaking to himself
long speech from one actor to another
funny or amusing play
section of an act
theatrical work that ends unhappily
tragedy
mime
musical
comedy
a theatrical work that is meant to be humorous (funny)
comedy
improvisation
tragedy
mime
What is blocking?
where audience sits to watch the performance.
the movement of performers during a play
the people watching the production
the part of the stage in front of the main drape
a theatrical work in which music and/or dancing plays a major role
musical
improvisation
mime
comedy
What is a playwright?
The director
A performer
The stage manager
Someone who writes the play
What are "callbacks?"
additional opportunities for the actor to audition
the first time actor auditions for the production
calling someone back on the telephone
backstage
What is "character?"
an actor
a director
the personality a performer portrays
a person who helps with set design
What is stage business?
small actions performed by an actor, such as looking at a watch or opening a book
physical movement on the stage, such as walking from CS to SR
movement from one stage area to another
speaking loud enough for the audience to hear.
What does it mean to "cheat out?"
opening up your body position so that the audience can see you better
walking downstage toward the audience so they see you better
turning your back to the audience
a cue given to the stage manager
Who is the first known actor?
Thespis
William Shakespeare
Willy Wonka
Romeo Capulet
