Voice for the Stage
speaking on the same frequency without inflections is known as _________
monotone
movement or dance is called
choreography
Greek God of Wine and Fertility
Dionysus
what is improvisation?
Coming up with things on the spot
The most intense moment for the character. The character
will experience an "unforseen" change or twist in the plot.
Climax
acting without words
pantomime
The first play written by a black woman produced on Broadway
A Raisin in the Sun
Wagon used to bring in dead bodies
Ekklyema
A list of items used in a production
Prop List
the person or force going against the protagonist
antagonist
The most important muscle used in abdominal breathing
Diaphragm
Who is the main character in Chicago?
Roxie Hart
Thespis
combination of dance, poetry, and music
choreopoem
the main character
protagonist
Speaking loud enough so that the audience can hear you
Projection
Who is the main character in the Color Purple?
Celie
An emotional release is called ______________
catharsis
using symbols to represent ideas
symbolism
The moment the main character feels like all is lost, they may or may not achieve their objective
Crisis
Articulators
The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue
Academy award given for theater
Tony
Main character has a sad or disappointing ended. The word translates to "goat song"
Tragedy
Actors movement in a scene is referred as ___________
Blocking
a plot device in which leaves a main character in a unresolved situation. This leaves the audience with more questions than answers
cliffhanger