Technical Words used in Drama and Theater Flashcards
1
Q
AREA where actors perform
A
stage
2
Q
non-acting are BEHIND the stage
A
backstage
3
Q
the BACK WALL of the stage which can be painted or lit
A
cyclorama
4
Q
are above the stage from where scenery/actors are FLOWN in
A
flies
5
Q
left-hand side of the stage where PROMPTER and stage manager stay during a performance
A
prompt side
6
Q
OBJECTS used by actors, short for PROPERTIES
A
props
7
Q
audience FOLLOWS the action on foot
A
promenade
8
Q
to COME ON stage
A
enter
9
Q
a remark to the AUDIENCE only
A
aside
10
Q
BLOCKS or used to create levels
A
rostrum
11
Q
an item PLACED ON SET
A
set prop
12
Q
what the audience SEES of the stage from where they are sitting
A
sight lines
13
Q
a single LENGTHY SPEECH made when no other actors are on stage
A
soliloquy
14
Q
attitude or POSITION of the body
A
stance
15
Q
a STAGE PICTURE held without movement
A
tableau
