Acting & Characterization
This is the process of creating a believable stage persona through physical, social, and psychological traits.
What is Characterization?
This is the highest point of dramatic tension, often called the turning point of the play.
What is the Climax?
Expressing action without words, using only the body and face, is known as this.
What is Pantomime?
Sounds, music, and effects that the audience perceives by the ear are known as this type of element.
What are Aural Elements?
Theatre designed for final production and audience reception is called this.
What is Formal Theatre?
The mental process of forming a picture of what isn’t physically present is known as this.
What is Imagination?
The “what happens” in a story as revealed through dialogue and action is called this.
What is the Plot?
This is the actor’s consciousness of body control, creativity, and nonverbal communication.
What is Body Awareness?
The degree of clarity in speech and pronunciation is referred to as this.
What is Diction?
Theatre activities meant more for exploration in a classroom setting, not for an audience, are called this.
What is Informal Theatre (or Classroom Dramatization)?
The actor’s reason for doing or saying something in a play is called this.
What is Motivation?
This moment marks when the play actually begins within the story.
What is the Point of Attack?
When an actor uses memory of past emotional experiences to fuel a role, they are practicing this.
What is Emotional Recall?
Props or items made only with the imagination, not physically existing, are called this.
What are Imaginary Objects?
The set of appropriate behaviors audiences are expected to follow during a live performance.
What is Audience Etiquette?
To follow, copy, or model after another is to do this.
What is Imitate?
This is a twist in the story that adds to the rising action after the main conflict is established.
What is a Complication?
Freezing in position during a scene to create a picture for the audience is called this.
What is a Tableau?
The ability to heighten perception of touch, sight, hearing, taste, and smell.
What is Sensory Awareness?
This term describes theatre as an art form and also the physical space where plays are presented.
What is Theatre?
The imaginary person an actor brings to life on stage is known as this.
What is a Character?
Plays that are light in tone and end happily fall under this genre.
What is Comedy?
The actor’s ability to remain believable and consistent within the imaginary world of the play.
What is Staying in the Scene?
This term describes the interaction and blending of all artists working together in a production.
What is Ensemble?
A central thought, idea, or message in a play is known as this.
What is the Theme?