Acting basics
The imaginary wall that divides the audience from the stage. It allows the audience to see into the story without feeling uncomfortable
What is 4th wall
The areas on the left and right of the stage that hold costumes, sets, props and actors preparing to go on stage.
What are wings?
The hottest light in theatre. It makes the actors sweat
What is a spotlight?
Standby Lq 19
What is an example of a cue?
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Audience
What is centre stage?
The area of the stage actors perform on
What is the acting space
The room actors spend time in when not on stage. It is associated to a specific colour
What is the greenroom?
The light that can change to any colour very quickly
What is an LED?
The text of a play
What is a script?
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Audience
What is Stage Left?
Any movement an actor makes to travel across the stage
What is blocking?
The area behind the stage that includes the crossover, dressing room, and green room
What is backstage?
The light that cannot be changed during a show
What is a gel light?
The part of the script that sets the scene at the top of the play.
What is at rise?
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Audience
What is an Upstage or Upstage centre?
Facing toward the audience even when it feel awkward of uncomfortable
What is cheating?
The area where the audience sits
What is the house?
The metal framework above the stage that hold the lights
What is the grid?
The line right before another actors line that lets them know its their turn to talk
Who is a cue?
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Audience
What is downstage right?
Acting done with no script or planning
What is improv?
The lobby of the theatre where the tickets are sold.
What is the front of house?
The metal bar that sits on the ground and holds the lights. (It is what we use at St.Gabriel)
What is a lighting tree?