theater 1
hanging cloth that hides part or all of the stage from the audience
curtain
to speak loudly
project
the rear curtain which usually has scenery painted on it
backdrop
curtains on the side of the stage that hide the wings
legs
a constructed stage designed to slope upwards away from the audience
raked stage
the invisible lines on a stage that define what can/can't be seen on stage
sight lines
the large front curtain that covers the entire stage
grand drape
to pause for effect
beat
the emotion or mood in your voice
inflection
the level of visible confidence in an actor
stage presence
actors in part of a stage theater company
player
spoken or preformed without preparation
ad-lib
the activity of making or doing something not planned
improvisation
the mental and moral qualities of a person
character
actions or feelings experienced in response to an activity
reaction
to depict describe or embody someone in a particular way
portray
a common stage which is known by its constructed arch overhead and audience observing from just one side
proscenium stage
the archway above the stage
proscenium arch
removable front end of the stage for the orchestra to sit during live performances
apron
what is a house
where the audience sits