drama Flashcards
blocking
an actors movement and stage positions during a performance.
articulation
the clarity with which you speak. pronouncing letters and words property to that the audience can understand you.
improvisation
the spontaneous movement and speech creating a specific character in a particular situation. non-scripted. “Ad-lib” making up dialogue on the spot.
off book
another word for memorized a rehearsal off book will be one in which the actors do not use scripts.
characterization
The process of creating a be character by exploring the character’s physical, social, and phonological aspects of the role.
cheat out
when an actor has to turn there body or face to the audience, mostly downstage in order to be more open.
pantomime
performing without words, expression or expressing meaning through physical actions/ gestures.
run through
A type of rehearsal that goes through the entire play, or a full act, as opposed to a specific scene.
monologue
a speech giving by one character, to other characters, or to themselves (soliloquy). Frequently used for audition pieces.
callback
a second audition, directors will bring back certain individuals consider them in the further.
coldread
a reading of the script done without looking at it or studying it in advance. typically used in an audition setting.
cross
an actors movement from one part of the stage to another.
slate
introducing yourself by giving your name and the piece you will be performing for the audition panel.
script
a printed copy of the dialogue and instructions of a play.
fourth wall
an imaginary wall between the actors and the audience.
