Stage Basics
this is the part of the stage closest to the audience.
What is Downstage
Speaking clearly so the audience can understand.
What is Articulation?
Using your body to show feelings without words.
What is Body Language?
Nervousness before going on stage.
What is Stage Fright
Proper behavior and manners for actors.
What is Etiquette?
This is the area hidden from the audience.
What is Offstage?
Using your voice so it carries to the audience.
What is Projection?
Acting without speaking, using only movement.
What is Pantomime?
A rush of energy often felt before performing.
What is Adrenaline?
A group of actors working together as a team.
What is Ensemble?
Moving to avoid blocking another actor is called this
What is Countercross
The rise and fall of the voice to show meaning.
What is Inflection?
Movements or actions that make a scene look natural.
gestures
Acting as if events are happening for the first time
What is Illusion of the First Time?
Following repeated actions until they become automatic.
What is Muscle Memory?
Turning slightly to face the audience while performing is called this.
What is Cheating Out?
The highness or lowness of your voice
What is Pitch?
A frozen picture created by actors to show a moment.
What is Tableau?
Using past experiences to create real emotions on stage.
What is Sense Memory?
Accidentally talking over another actor
What is Step On?
Accidentally drawing attention away from another actor is called this.
What is Upstaging?
Part of the body that controls breath and volume when speaking
What is Diaphragm?
Turning your body mostly toward the audience to engage them.
What is Three-Quarter Turn?
Acting based on feelings you are not actively thinking about.
What is Subconscious?
When actors respond naturally to each other on stage.
What is Interplay