Vocab
What does it mean to be off-book?
To be memorized
In Greek theatre, actors often spoke in unison, or at the same time. This is known as a(n)-
chorus
The problem in a story is also called the
Conflict
The attitude you have in your voice in known as ______.
Tone
How does an audience show appreciation for the actors on stage?
Clapping at the end of a scene
When an actor moves from one spot on the stage to another it is known as a __________.
cross
Performers in Greek theatre often wore ______ to show their characters.
Masks
The events that happen in the story is called the _______________________
Plot
The speed at which you speak is ______.
Rate
What is the one rule of improvisation?
"Yes, and..."
_______ is when one person talks onstage by themselves.
Monologue
Who is Thespis?
The first actor
If you are performing a script and see the following text, what should you do?
(He crossed the room to close the door)
During a performance in class, a performer speaks so softly that the audience can't hear them. The best way to improve their performance would be to tell them to-
Project
If I rehearse for a performance, what am I doing?
Practicing what I want to perform
______ is where two or more people are talking to each other.
Dialogue
What is a raked stage?
A stage that is slanted (lowest at the front, highest at the back)
________is the emotional peak of a story.
Climax
During a performance, an actor stomps their feet, crosses their arms, and frowns at their scene partner. This most likely means that the character is-
Angry
A character's objective tells you...
What they want to achieve
________ is frozen picture onstage.
Tableau
What is the name of the most famous Playwright?
Hint: He was alive during the Elizabethan Period
William Shakespeare
The villain, or the person working AGAINST the main character of the story is called the _______________
Antagonist
Which of the actor's tools (Voice, Body, Face) would you NOT use in a pantomime performance?
Voice
A cup is an example of a __________.
Prop