drama exam Flashcards
Articulation?
physical act of clear vocal expression
blocking
planned movement and stage composition developed early in rehearsals
Cheat (cheating out)
turning your upper body out towards the audience so they can see you better
cue
trigger for an action to be carried out at a specific time
director
someone who supervises the integration of all the elements: acting, stating, lighting in a play
dress rehearsal
to complete a final run-through of the performance, full technical, costume, makeup, and prop elements
puppetry
a form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of puppets
off book
no longer needing the script to rehearse
prompt
to supply an actor with forgotten missed or corrected dialogue
conflict
generally occurs when a character cannot achieve an objective due to an obstacle
actor/actress
a person who’s profession is acting/performing a role on the stage, in movies, or on television
tragedy
a branch of drama that treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events encountered or cause by a heroic individual
understudy
an individual who will take over a role if a performer is unable to continue
types of the stage?
Proscenium (one side audience)
Traverse (two side)
Thrust (3 sides)
Arena (all sides)
Flexible (seats anywhere)
Body positions?
One quarter, full front, profile, three quarters, full back
