Dramaturgical Terms
What is an act?
The main section of the play
C
center
assembles the clothing for actors
wardrobe
speaking loudly without yelling
projecting
to act suddenly on the spot
improv
What is a cast?
a list of the characters
UL
Up left
creates face charts for actors
makeup crew
what you need in order to properly project
good breath/air support
in charge of taking care of the audience during a production
house managers
What is a scene?
Single setting where the action occurs
CR
center right
gathers objects for actors to hold
props
to act without speaking
mime
CL
center left
The background and scenery
Set
S ^
Stand up
creates the scenery of a play
set crew
conversation between actors
dialogue
when a character reveals their emotions to the other cast members and the audience through speaking
monologue
The written text of the play
script
The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage
blocking
2 technical crews of a play
lights and sound
the muscle you use to project
diaphragm
a type of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience
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