Physical Movement
exeunt
What is to leave the stage?
to move onto the stage
what is to enter
Describe curtain
What is the drapery that shuts off the stage from the audience; when written in all capital letters in a script, it indicates that the curtain is to be closed.
Left and right
What are stage directions from the actors POV?
To stop action
cut
a movement in a direction opposite to a cross to balance the stage picture
What is a countercross?
the part of the stage toward the audience
What is downstage?
to give lines and action in such a way that another actor can make a point or get a laugh
What is feeding?
Describe "business."
any specific action other than changing location performed on stage ex: picking up a book, turning on the TV
Describe "cover"
What is to obstruct the view of the audience; use of ad-lib to cover an unexpected, unwanted event during a performance
Describe "cue."
the last words, action, or technical effect that immediately precedes any line or business; a stage signal
as a technical term, placing furnishings, pictures, and similar items to complete and balance a set; keeping the stage picture balanced during the action
What is dressing the stage?
Describe "ad-lib"
to improvise stage business or conversation
Describe cross
the movement by an actor from one location on stage to another
Describe "at-rise"
who and what are onstage when the curtain opens
the body part or feature used by an actor to lead movements; terms used to refer to the stage from an actor’s POV
What is leading center?
What is "hit?"
to emphasize a word or line with extra force
Describe "leading center."
the body part or feature used by an actor to lead movements; terms used to refer to the stage from an actor’s POV
An acting role that is used for personality comparison, usually with the main character
What is a foil
Describe "building a scene."
using dramatic devices, such as increased tempo, volume, and emphasis, to bring a scene to a climax.