Parts of the Stage
When stages were first created, the back of the staged used to be raked meaning raised. This is why we call that part of the stage...
Upstage
The movement from stage left to stage right is called a ________
Cross
When an actor stands with his/her arms at sides facing the audience it is called ___________.
Full front
What is it called when everyone bows at the end of the show?
The curtain call
An additional item small enough that the actor can hold it in his/her hand that is brought onto the stage for a scene
Prop
When the director asks a student to cross to stage right, the actor should move to his/her _____________
Right
This is the term that describes the signal that tells the actor when it is his/her turn to move or speak. These can be lines, beginnings/ends of songs, or even the audience's applause.
Cues
If an actor has moved from facing completely to the front and turns slightly to his right this is called ____________
One quarter right
Explain when a director might use the word "strike"
At the end of a scene or the end of a show
This is the place where props are kept during the show
Prop Table
This term means the sides of the stage where actors stand right before they enter the stage
The wings
When actors are speaking on the stage in a crowd and are filling empty space. This is also used in improv when actors are saying lines that aren't in the script
Ad lib
A director might tell an actor to do this if his/her back is turned too much to the audience.
Open up or cheat out
A type of stage that we have at Hillsdale is called __________
Proscenium
Explain a reason to use a trap door in a performance.
Teacher judgement
The area in which the audience sits is called the ________
House
If two actors are of equal importance on the stage, then they are ________ the stage
Sharing
The stance most rarely used in theatre.
Full back or closed
Explain a situation on stage in which someone gives the stage. You can also demonstrate it that is easier
Teacher's judgement
What is the word used in theater instead of "try-outs"
Auditions
Get up and move! Your group has 10 seconds to have at least one member standing at all of the following places on the stage. USL, CS and DSR ( the chairs/steps are the audience) to get this point. Each member must also name their location
Did they do it?
Aside
Explain why using levels in a scene helps the audience know the focus.
Answers may vary
Describe the difference between blocking and covering.
Covering means having one person standing the way of the audience's view of another while blocking is simply any planned movement on the stage.
What is the type of stage that would be least effective for a theatrical performance?
Arena