Stage Video
What is UL and UR
What is upstage left and upstage right.
What type of stage is the AMS theater stage?
The AMS theater stage is called a proscenium stage.
What does "Quiet on the set!" mean?
"Quiet on the set!" means stop talking now!
Why do we need to do "Tongue Twisters?"
Tongue Twisters help us prepare for enunciating, projecting, and harmonizing our voices before performing.
What is the very best way to memorize your lines as a drama student?
Unit Memorization
(Pg 1, Para. 3, memorization)
What is House Right?
House right means we are enter from the house on the right side.
What do we call the very middle of the stage?
The very middle of the stage is called "center stage" or just "center"
What do we do when a cast has just performed. (No, not clapping)
We give them a round of applaause by being cued, 3,2,1 Clap!
Why is memorizing Tongue Twisters important?
Memorizing Tongue Twisters are important in developing our memorization skills one phrase at a time.
Whose right and left do we use when we are on stage?
Always use the ACTORS right and left when on stage.
What does a (1/4) 3/4 left and a (1/4) 3/4 right mean?
(answer will vary) Actor must be open to the audience while still recognize they may be talking to someone on their left or right.
What are the wings used for?
The wings are used to house props and this is where actors wait to come on stage.
In Drama class what three things do we do? (Think Acronyms)
CRP
Create, Rehearse, Perform
Why is it necessary to do Tongue Twisters in different vocal inflictions?
By changing our inflictions and tone with Tongue Twisterswe develop more range with our voices.
What do we call the section of the stage in front of the curtain?
What is the APRON.
What is the most comfortable way to stand on stage?
The most comfortable way to stand on stage is full front, feet facing forward about 5/6 inches apart, hand resting on your back or at your side.
What position is it when the actor is facing the audience in full view?
This is called "full front" or "full view."
What does BTA mean in drama class?
BTA in drama class means Back to Audience.
A Tongue Twister is used to "warm up" the vocals before a performance. (True/False)
True
What does the "House" represent?
The "House" is where the audience sits.
What is the 4th wall?
The 4th wall is when the actors are on stage performing and the audience members are watching and neither are acknowledging each other. Do not break the wall.
What do we call it when the actor is the farthest away from the audience?
What is "UPSTAGE"
What is needed for your character to connect with the audience?
VEM is needed for your charcater to connect with the audience.
Recite a Tongue Twister warm up that we have done in class.
Student will recite.
What does it mean if the director says to "cross to down stage right"
"cross to down stage right" means the actor should cross the stage and land on the right side of the stage just before the curtain.