Nonverbal Communication
Crossing your arms tightly across your chest usually communicates this body stance.
What is closed off or defensive?
Any portable object used by an actor on stage—like a phone, book, or cup—is called this.
What is a prop?
When someone uses the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs," they are describing this weather condition.
What is heavy rain?
The reason why scientists don't trust basic subatomic particles (atoms).
What is because they make up everything?
Having "butterflies in your stomach" right before step-lights go up describes this emotion.
What is nervousness or excitement?
Making direct eye contact during a conversation usually shows this.
What is paying attention?
To make sure the audience in the back row can hear you clearly without screaming, an actor must do this with their voice.
What is projecting?
Comparing two distinct things using the words "like" or "as" (e.g., "As fast as a cheetah") is this type of speech.
What is a similie?
The name for a noodle that pretends to be something it's not.
What is an impasta?
Wide open eyes, raised eyebrows, and a dropped jaw express this reaction.
What is surprise?
Shrugging your shoulders upward with open palms usually signals this thought.
What is "I don't know"?
This drama term refers to a long speech spoken by a single actor alone on stage.
What is a monologue?
In theatre, telling an actor to "Break a leg" right before a performance actually means this.
What is good luck?
The reason why the bicycle was standing on its kickstand and fell over.
What is because it was two-tired?
Taking slow, deep breaths while dropping your shoulders helps your body achieve this state.
What is calm?
Stepping backward and shrinking your body posture signals these feelings.
What is fear or low confidence?
This specific area refers to the exact middle of the performance space.
Giving human traits or feelings to an object or animal (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees") is called this.
What is personification?
The proper name for cheese that does not belong to you.
What is nacho cheese?
Feeling discontent or bitter because someone else has a item or trait you want is called this.
What is jealousy/envy?
This is the acting term for copying another performer's body movements exactly in real time.
What is mirroring?
This type of acting involves making up scenes and dialogue on the spot without a script.
What is improv?
If a performer says they are "feeling under the weather," they are expressing this state.
What is feeling sick or unwell?
The reason why skeletons won't go on a scary roller coaster.
What is because they don't have the guts?
Feeling deep satisfaction and pleasure in your own achievements or your team's hard work is this emotion.
What is pride?