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What is Blocking in theatre?

  • A rehearsal of a script
  • The first section
  • A frozen picture on stage created with actors' bodies
  • Where an actor will move on stage during a scene (correct)

    • What is a Cue?

    A word or change in action on stage that lets an actor know that they must give a line.

    What is a Line Run?

    A rehearsal of a script where actors only say their lines.

    What does Mark refer to in theatre?

    <p>A place on stage where an actor stands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Dress Rehearsal?

    <p>A rehearsal before a performance where all lighting, sound, and costume is used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tech refer to in theatre?

    <p>Sound and lighting cues used for a performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does off-book mean?

    <p>The point at which actors no longer need their scripts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prompt in theatre?

    <p>The first few lines of dialogue that an actor has forgotten, given by a helper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stage directions?

    <p>Directions written in a script that indicate an action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mime refer to in theatre?

    <p>To perform an action without using an actual prop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are tableaux in theatre?

    <p>A frozen picture on stage created with actors' bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plot of a play?

    <p>The story of the play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is conflict in a play?

    <p>The main problem or challenge being faced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a script?

    <p>The written text that makes up the play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a playwright?

    <p>A person who writes plays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a costume in theatre?

    <p>The clothing, makeup, and hairstyles that an actor wears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dialogue in theatre?

    <p>Spoken words by actors between two or more people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a monologue?

    <p>A portion of text spoken by one actor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a soliloquy?

    <p>A monologue spoken to the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suspension of disbelief?

    <p>The process where the audience believes in the action on stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is improvisation?

    <p>Spontaneous theatre that is not planned or rehearsed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rake refer to in theatre?

    <p>The slope of a stage that is not flat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does level refer to in theatre?

    <p>Using higher and lower levels onstage for visual interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a set in theatre?

    <p>The area where a performance takes place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is theatre in the round?

    <p>A stage design where the audience stands all around the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Thrust Stage?

    <p>A stage design where the stage extends into the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proscenium stage?

    <p>The classic western stage design that is a 'picture frame.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is upstage?

    <p>The back area of the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is downstage?

    <p>The front of the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stage left mean?

    <p>The side of the stage that is left to the actor when facing the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stage right mean?

    <p>The side of the stage that is right to the actor when facing the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does off-stage refer to?

    <p>The area not seen by the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fourth wall in theatre?

    <p>A transparent glass wall through which the audience looks at the performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orchestra in a theatre?

    <p>The first section of seating for the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are boxes in theatre seating?

    <p>The best seats, elevated above the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fly loft?

    <p>The area that holds scenery for scene shifts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a counterweight?

    <p>Weights hung on ropes or pulleys allowing scenes to be moved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are wings in theatre?

    <p>Slide pieces made of curtains or flats on the sides of the stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theatre Terminology

    • Blocking: Refers to the movement and positioning of actors on stage during a performance.
    • Cue: A signal, often a word or an action, indicating when an actor should deliver their lines.
    • Line Run: A rehearsal where actors recite only their lines, omitting technical elements like lighting and costumes.
    • Mark: A designated spot on stage for an actor to stand, established during blocking, sometimes aligned with lighting positions.
    • Dress Rehearsal: Final rehearsal incorporating all elements of a performance including lighting, sound, and costumes to mimic the actual show.
    • Tech (Technical): Encompasses sound and lighting cues for a performance and the crew responsible for operating these elements.
    • Off-book: The state when actors no longer rely on their scripts and can perform from memory.
    • Prompt: Assistance given to an actor who forgets their lines, typically providing the first few missing words from the script.
    • Stage Direction: Instructions in a script detailing actions that are not spoken, usually italicized.
    • Mime: The act of performing without props, relying solely on gestures and body movements.
    • Tableaux: A staged scene where actors pose to create a 'frozen' visual representation.
    • Plot: The narrative or storyline of the play, detailing the events that occur.
    • Conflict: The central issue or challenge faced by characters within a play or scene.
    • Script: The written document containing dialogues and stage directions for the play.
    • Playwright: The individual responsible for writing the play.
    • Costume: The attire, makeup, and hairstyling that define a character visually on stage.
    • Dialogue: The spoken communication between two or more characters.
    • Monologue: A long speech presented by a single actor, which can occur within a group scene.
    • Soliloquy: A solo speech directed to the audience, revealing the character's inner thoughts.
    • Suspension of Disbelief: The audience's willingness to accept the fictional aspects of the performance as real.
    • Improvisation: Unscripted and spontaneous performance, not necessarily comedic in nature.
    • Rake: The sloped structure of a stage that is not flat.
    • Level: The use of varying heights in staging to create visual interest for the audience.
    • Set: The physical environment where a performance occurs, including furniture and other props.
    • Theatre in the Round: A circular stage setup where the audience is surrounding the performance area.
    • Thrust Stage: A stage that extends into the audience, allowing for views from three sides while maintaining backstage space.
    • Proscenium Stage: Traditional stage design that resembles a picture frame, with the audience viewing from the front.
    • Upstage: The area located towards the back of the stage.
    • Downstage: The area located towards the front of the stage.
    • Stage Left/Right: Refers to the actor's left or right when facing the audience, opposite from the viewers' perspective.
    • Off-stage: The unseen area where actors wait for their cues to enter or exit the performance.
    • Fourth Wall: A conceptual barrier that separates the performers from the audience, akin to a transparent wall.
    • Orchestra: The section of seating closest to the stage.
    • Boxes: Elevated seating areas viewed as prime locations for spectators.
    • Fly Loft: The space above the stage used for storing and adjusting scenic elements.
    • Counterweight: Weights attached to ropes or pulleys that facilitate the movement of stage scenery.
    • Wings: Areas offstage, typically used for storage and entry/exit routes for performers and props.

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