short line spoken to audience, not heard by other characters

reading a script aloud for the first time with little rehearsal

unspoken meaning beneath the dialogue

performing without a prepared script

movement of hands or arms that show meaning

speed of speaking or action in a scene

line or signal that tells an actor what to do

Planning actor's movements and positions on stage

words written in the script for actions or movements

holding the body to show character or emotion

imaginary barrier between actors and the audience

back and front areas of a stage

Speaking so your voice reaches the audience clearly

momentary pause showing a character's feeling shift

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aside
emergency stop during a rehearsal
sudden blackout in lighting
secondary costume change
short line spoken to audience, not heard by other characters
2
Cold Read
Using a monotone voice deliverately
Performing outdoors in winter
reading a script aloud for the first time with little rehearsal
learning script lines by listening to recordings
3
subtext
pause in the movie action to allow the audience to absorb a scene
actor's notes when reading a script
unspoken meaning beneath the dialogue
a small text appearing underneath a movie title which gives more context
4
Improvisation
recording sound effects in a studio
something done by the director of a film to improve the quality of a scene
memorising lines very quickly
performing without a prepared script
5
Gesture
secret message between stage crew
type of background music
painted floor design
movement of hands or arms that show meaning
6
Pace
The final curtain call
speed of speaking or action in a scene
Long decorative pause in the music score
location of backstage storage
7
Cue
Important prop placed in the scene
rehearsal without a script
line or signal that tells an actor what to do
Loud breathing on stage
8
Blocking
forgetting lines during a performance
Planning actor's movements and positions on stage
speaking with very low volume
painting the set background for each scene
9
Stage Directions
words written in the script for actions or movements
advice critics give after a show
lighting cues for the technical staff
the actor's personal script
10
Posture
fabric choice for costumes
the actor who stands farthest from the camera
holding the body to show character or emotion
makeup used to age a performer
11
Fourth Wall
imaginary barrier between actors and the audience
Side entrance used for the stage crew
Curtains used to hide stage props so the audience can't see them.
chunk of scenery easily be broken down and taken offstage between scenes
12
upstage/downstage
rehearsal nicknames for different areas in a scene
types of arrangements for people on a stage
back and front areas of a stage
names of lighting techniques during filming
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Projection
Throwing props to another actor
Speaking so your voice reaches the audience clearly
filming scenes with a projector
changing costumes quickly
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emotional beat
special music/song played to make the audience feel emotions during a scene
an important plot point in the middle of a movie
momentary pause showing a character's feeling shift
a special cue for backstage employees

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