Acting!
Who?
Where?
Practice!
Tools of the Stage
100

Being loud isn't enough - you have to speak clearly, too.

Articulation

100

You are "this"! Please try hard~

Actor

100

"These" tell you where to enter, go, and how to act when you are on stage.

Stage Directions

100

Don't speak too slow or too fast! Timing is important for "this"

Pacing

100

"This" is an object actors will use in a play.

Props

200

"This" tells you when to start doing something. Don't miss your signal!

Cue

200

"This" is two or more characters talking together.

Dialogue

200

You're not really in a forest. "This" is all the objects and backgrounds on stage. 

set

200

You must read "this" if you want to know your words and directions for your drama. 

script

200
For an actor, "this" is everything. Practice it hard so everyone's parts move smoothly.

Pacing

300

Speak loud so everyone in the back can hear you.

Projection

300

An Actor will do "this" in the performance.

Act / to act

300

Know where you should stand on the stage. Don't stand in front of each other! 

Blocking

300

We will act and sing (a little) for an audience. It will be a great "this".

performance 

300

Wear one of "these" to look like your character

costume

400

Good acting shows feelings by making "these" movements with your body.

Gesture

400
"This" is a long speech by just one actor. The Queen does this in our drama. 

Monologue

400

This is where the actors act.

Stage

400

Actors must know which one part, or "these," they are acting in. Don't be late!

Scene

400

Strong "this" will help the audience see how your character is feeling,

Facial Expression

500

Are you happy or sad? You must show "this"!

Emotion

500
These people watch the drama.

Audience

500

The entrance to our stage is which direction?

Stage right

500

Let's go to Thespis Hall everyone! We have to practice before our performance. 

Rehearsal

500

"This" is the way you use your body to show meaning.

Body language

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