Stage Directions
This term means to move toward the audience.
What is downstage?
Standing with your body facing the audience is called this position.
What is full front?
The planned movement of actors on stage.
What is blocking?
A stage surrounded by the audience on three sides.
What is a thrust stage?
If a director tells you to move toward the back wall of the stage, you are moving in this direction.
What is upstage?
When you turn slightly so the audience sees more of your profile, you are in this position.
What is a one-quarter position?
When an actor moves to a new position during a scene.
What is a cross?
A stage completely surrounded by the audience.
What is arena stage?
When you move to the actor’s right side from their perspective, you are moving to this position.
What is stage right?
Facing completely away from the audience is called this position.
What is full back position?
When an actor moves to draw attention away from another actor.
What is upstaging?
A stage with the audience on one side only.
What is a proscenium stage?
This term refers to the actor’s left side from their perspective.
What is stage left?
This position is often used for intimate or secretive moments, with actors facing each other and slightly angled toward the audience. (code name)
What is cheating out?
When one actor moves across the stage, another actor makes this type of movement to maintain balance and focus.
What is a counter cross?
BONUS QUESTION:
This backstage area is where actors relax before and after performances, and it’s traditionally painted this color.
What is the green room?
The center area of the stage is called this.
What is center stage?
When two actors share equal focus on stage, they are said to be in this type of position.
What is profile position?
The strongest position for an actor to command attention.
What is downstage center?
BONUS QUESTION:
This private space is reserved for actors to change costumes and prepare for their roles.
What is a dressing room?