An object an actor uses on stage

A signal to begin action or dialogue

the area of the stage farthest away from the audience

pieces of furniture, platforms, or other items on stage

What is the 4th Wall?

The imaginary wall between the actor and the audience

story that's meant to be acted out

The planned movements of actors on stage

side of the stage to the actor's right as they face the audience

standing at an angle to be better seen by the audience

The art and process of creating a character

a scene performed with little or no rehearsal

moving from one area of the stage to another

side of the stage to the actor's left as they face the audience

The imaginary place and time the stage area represents

When a second actor moves to one side of the stage, to balance it.

using a strong speaking voice to be heard from the audience.

Area of the stage cloest to the audience

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Prop
An object an actor uses on stage
the spoken words on stage
The real person on stage
The imaginary person the actor pretends to be on stage.
2
How an actor moves is called__________
Vocal Life
Movementmation
Speed
Physicality
3
The music hole is recessed into the floor of the theater for the orchestra to play in.
True
False
4
Stage right and stage left are from the perspective of the audience
False
True
5
The least common acting position
full-front
full-back
three-quarter
one-quarter
6
The sides of the stage where the actors wait before going on stage
wings
backstage
legs
apron
7
Cue
the spoken words on stage
A signal to begin action or dialogue
The imaginary person the actor pretends to be on stage.
The object an actor manipulates on stage
8
_____________is jumping in right away when you hear your cue.
Picking up directions
Stage business
Laying down lines
Picking up cues
9
Upstage
the area of the stage farthest away from the audience
a movement that expresses an idea or feeling
the area of the stage closest to the audience
the spoken words on stage
10
Set
the real person on stage
an object the actor manipulates or uses onstage
a scene performed with little or no rehearsal
pieces of furniture, platforms, or other items on stage
11
What is the 4th Wall?
The imaginary wall between the actor and the audience
The back wall of a theater
It's at your mom's house
The curtain when it is closed
12
What is a drama?
piece of scientific research.
story that's meant to be acted out
short piece written in rhyme
story with no dialogue
13
What is blocking?
When you start to laugh on stage
Throwing a block at someone's head
The planned movements of actors on stage
Standing in front of another actor so they can't be seen
14
The profile position is created when the actor faces sideways to the audience.
True
False
15
When an actor changes the pitch, speed, volume, etc. of their voice
mannerisms
ad-lib
stage business
vocal variety
16
Stage Right
a movement to the actor's left as they face the audience
The imaginary place and time the stage area represents
side of the stage to the actor's right as they face the audience
an object the actor uses or manipulates on stage
17
Cheat Out
a signal to begin action or dialogue
use strong speaking voice to be heard from the audience.
speaking words clearly with good pronunciation
standing at an angle to be better seen by the audience
18
The line that occurs right before the actor speaks
Scene prompt
Blocking
Projection
Cue
19
__________ are small actions performed in character.
Break dancing
Subtext
Mannerisms
Breaking character
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How an actor speaks is his
stage business
vocal life
projection
dynamics
21
Characterization
the spoken words on stage
The art and process of creating a character
The real person on stage
The object an actor manipulates on stage
22
Flipping through a book, hanging up a coat, smoking a cigar are examples of what on stage?
mannerisms
overkill
being dramatic
stage business
23
What position is the Fresh Prince in?
profile left
one-quarter left
one-quarter right
profile right
24
Improvisation
an object the actor manipulates or uses onstage
a scene performed with little or no rehearsal
pieces of furniture, platforms, or other items on stage
the real person on stage
25
Breaking down is when the actor stops being the character.
False
True
26
Crossing stage
a movement or area away from the audience
a scene for one actor
moving from one area of the stage to another
a movement that helps express and idea or feeling
27
The most common acting position
Face forward
One-Quarter
Profile
Full-front
28
Dialogue
an object the actor manipulates on stage
a movement or area away from the audience
a movement that expresses an idea or feeling
the spoken words on stage
29
Stage left
The imaginary place and time the stage area represents
an object the actor uses or manipulates on stage
a movement to the actor's right as they face the audience
side of the stage to the actor's left as they face the audience
30
Subtext is the meaning behind scripted words.
False
True
31
Monologue
a scene for one actor
a movement or area away from the audience
a movement that helps express and idea or feeling
moving from one area of the stage to another
32
Jimmy Fallon is standing in...
full front
one-quarter
profile
three-quarter
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The curved part at the front of the stage that sticks out beyond the curtain is the APRON
True
False
34
Projection is speaking loud enough to be heard by the audience.
False
True
35
Setting
a movement to the actor's right as they face the audience
a movement to the actor's left as they face the audience
an object the actor uses or manipulates on stage
The imaginary place and time the stage area represents
36
Define Counter Cross
When an actor moves into the audience
When a second actor moves to one side of the stage, to balance it.
When an actor leans over the counter
When actor goes behind the curtain
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Projection
the spoken words on stage
speaking words clearly with good pronunciation
a movement the expresses an idea or feeling
using a strong speaking voice to be heard from the audience.
38
These actors are standing in what position? (Hint: The audience is behind them.)
one-quarter
profile
full back
three-quarter
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Downstage
spoken words on stage
a movement on the actor's left as they face the audience
the imaginary place and time the stage area represents
Area of the stage cloest to the audience
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When an actor adds lines that are not in the script.
Being stupid
Ad-lib
Cheating out
Stage business
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When an actor becomes visible to the audience
Exit
Upstage
Entrance
Visionary Field

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