Vocabulary
small movements the actor uses or does for their character to seem real
What is business?
This person is the highest authority of a play, and in charge of finances
Who is the producer?
These people were credited with giving theatre it's start
Who are the ancient Greeks?
This happens to help actors practice
What is rehearsal?
In this play, the two main characters kill themselves
What is Romeo & Juliet?
partially turning so the audience can see you
What is cheat?
This person is the artistic mind of the show, and in charge of actors
Who is the director?
These people were not allowed to perform for hundreds of years
Who are women?
What is an audition?
This means rebirth
What is renaissance?
the planned movement of actors
What is blocking?
This person is in charge of the backstage area during rehearsals and performances, and has a script with all of the cues
Who is the stage manager?
When it comes to performing or public speaking, many people may have this
What is stage fright?
This is typical one last practice session done in full costume
What is a dress rehearsal?
Using these help the audience understand an actor's emotions
What are facial expressions?
The introductory part of the play where characters and setting are introduced
What is the exposition?
People in charge of crews like props, costumes, makeup, set, lights, or sound
Who are crew Chiefs?
The most famous contribution of the Italian Renaissance is this
What is commedia dell'arte?
Today, actors are sometimes referred to as this
What are thespians?
This is a common phrase when talking about overcome obstacles for a performance
What is "the show must go on?"
When a person uses the vocal cords to produce a sound for a letter
What is voiced?
This person promotes the show, prints posters, programs and news releases
Who is the publicity manager?
Shakespeare wrote during this period
What is Elizabethan?
The word tragedy comes from this word
What is tragos?
This musical was written about a former US president
What is Hamilton?