Theater Spaces
At least two alternate names for the audience area
out/out front/playing area/house
the action of an actor turning toward the audience
to open /to open up
colors, creams, prosthetics which are applied to an actor's skin so that features are visible, highlighted, or altered
make-up
an actor turned halfway between front and profile
one quarter
the immediate thing or idea that a character wants
objective
the area between the top of the proscenium arch and the theater's ceiling; loft.
Flies (fly space)
the action by which an actor turns the audience's focus to a different actor
to give a scene
a script marked with cues for crews like lighting changes and curtain cues
prompt book
an acting position where the actor faces the audience directly
full front
to make up dialogue as you go; usually guided by an idea, theme, or topic.
improvisation (improv)
This space is typically a waiting room for actors and isn't usually the color the name implies
Green Room
the action of setting a prop on stage before a show so it is available when needed
to plant
main curtain which separates the audience from the stage
grand drape
the director points with their right hand to a spot on the stage--in what direction will the actor write in their script?
Left (Stage Left)
the tempo or speed at which a scene is played
pacing
These words typically refer to whether something is visible to the audience or in the backstage area
on/off
the action of raising or lowering set pieces from the loft area to the stage
to fly
narrow curtains hanging at the sides of the stage which mask the backstage area
legs
when an actor faces completely away from the audience
full back
stylized movement, usually done in makeup and costumes. may involve the actor interacting with invisible objects
mime (pantomime)
Part of the stage between the grand drape and the audience
Apron
the action of hiding something from the audience's view
to mask
a set piece or handheld item which is functional, like a door that opens or a radio that plays
practical (practical prop)
an actor position facing the wings; used for fights and love scenes
profile
the BIG idea of what a character wants (very stereotyped in what whiny actors may say)
motivation