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The goal, need, or want of a character
What is objective?
How the story ends. Does the character get what they want?
What is Resolution?
A first reading of the play by the cast that is going to perform the show.
What is a read through?
What the character needs to use to get around the obstacle.
A pause of varying length in the scene, usually to emphasize an emotion or thought.
the true feeling behind the words that a character is saying
What is subtext?
The internal or external struggle between characters, ideas, or interests that creates dramatic tension.
What or who gets in the way of the character's objective.
What is an obstacle?
A feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome to build interest and excitement in the audience
What is suspense?
A term used among people in the theatre which means "Good Luck"
An order for actors and crew to get in positions for the beginning of a scene or the show
What is "places"?
When the audience are being seated before the show and performers can no longer cross the stage.
A second round of auditions
What is a callback?
part of the script, usually a couple of pages, that is used during auditions.
What are sides?
the time at the end of a performance when all actors come onstage to take their bows.
what is a curtain call?