Stage Directions
USL stands for...
What is Upstage Left
The two most important concepts for beginning actors
What are cheating out and projection?
Breaking character is defined as this statement.
What is - When actors stop being the character and switch back to themselves during a scene
The two things physicality includes
What are mannerisms and Stage business
Subtext and vocal variety
CS stands for...
What is center stage?
Cheating out means this.
What is standing at an angle to be better seen by the audience?
Characterization is defined as
What is - The art and process of creating a character
A person’s natural body
language and facial expressions
What is mannerisms
The tone of voice that communicates meaning in addition to the words
What is subtext
Go on the stage and demonstrate Upstage Right.
Mr. Allred will decide
Projection means this.
What is speaking loud enough to be heard on stage
The two things you need to have to develop a character.
What is vocal life and physicality
Small interactions with props that make a character more realistic
What is stage business
When an actor changes the speed, pitch, volume, or intensity of their voice to keep the scene interesting
What is vocal variety
Mr. Allred will decide
When the actor adds lines not in the script but stays in character
What is ad libbing
The most important piece of physicality
What is cheating out
The most important vocal life aspect
What is projection