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WorksheetsActing 1 Vocab
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Acting without words or props through facial expression, gesture, and movement.
a)
Pantomime
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
2.
The planning and working out of the movements of actors on stage.
a)
Blocking
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Character
e)
Characterization
3.
A character’s goal or intention.
a)
Objective
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
4.
The degree of loudness or intensity of voice.
a)
Volume
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
5.
A personality or role an actor/actress re-creates.
a)
Character
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Characterization
6.
The development and portrayal of a personality through thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup
a)
Characterization
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
7.
A long speech by a single character.
a)
Monologue
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
8.
A reading of a script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play.
a)
Cold Reading
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
9.
The clear and precise pronunciation of words
a)
Articulation
b)
Actor
c)
Blocking
d)
Character
e)
Characterization
10.
A rehearsal moving from start to finish without stopping for corrections or notes.
a)
Run-Through
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
11.
The backstage technical crew responsible for running the show.
a)
Stage Crew
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
12.
The placement and delivery of volume, clarity, and distinctness of voice for communicating to an audience.
a)
Projection
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
13.
Opinions and comments based on predetermined criteria that may be used for self- evaluation or the evaluation of the actors or the production itself.
a)
Critique
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
14.
A signal, either verbal or physical, that indicates something else is to happen.
a)
Cue
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
15.
Two or more people working together in a joint intellectual effort.
a)
Collaboration
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
16.
The creative process of developing and executing aesthetic or functional designs in a production, such as costumes, lighting, sets, and makeup.
a)
Design
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
17.
The imaginary space that divides the actor from the audience.
a)
Fourth Wall
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
18.
A male or female person who performs a role in a play, work of theatre, or movie.
a)
Actor
b)
Articulation
c)
Blocking
d)
Character
e)
Characterization
19.
The art and technique of bringing the elements of theatre together to make a play.
a)
Directing
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
20.
The final few rehearsals just prior to opening night in which the show is run with full technical elements.
a)
Dress Rehearsals
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
21.
A group of theatrical artists working together to create a theatrical production.
a)
Emsemble
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
22.
The conversation between actors on stage.
a)
Dialogue
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
23.
Items carried on stage by an actor; small items on the set used by the actors.
a)
Props
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
24.
A spontaneous style of theatre through which scenes are created without advance rehearsal or a script.
a)
Imrovisation
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
25.
The height of an actor’s head actor as determined by his or her body position.
a)
Level
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
26.
A character’s reason for doing or saying things in a play.
a)
Motivation
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
27.
Interrelated conditions in which a play exists or occurs.
a)
Context
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
28.
An expressive movement of the body or limbs.
a)
Gesture
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
29.
The tempo of an entire theatrical performance.
a)
Pacing
b)
Actor
c)
Articulation
d)
Blocking
e)
Character
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