Theatre History
What type of stage did Greeks use?
Thrust
Are stage directions from AUDIENCE’S point of view or ACTOR’s point of view?
Actors
An invisible, imaginary wall separating the actors on stage from the audience.
The Fourth Wall
A professional in the theatre field who oversees and orchestrates the mounting of a theatre production such as a play, opera, dance, drama, musical theatre performance, etc. by unifying various endeavors and aspects of production.
Director
A short break or interval between the acts of a play, opera, or other public performance, allowing the audience and performers to rest and refresh.
Intermission
Where do the curtains come from in Greek theatre?
From ground and up
Which stage has an arch and separates the stage from the audience?
Proscenium
A performance where actors, dancers, or singers showcase their talent to a casting director or producer to be considered for a role in a play, musical, or other performance
Audition
An extended speech given by a single character in a play, film, or other dramatic context, often to express inner thoughts and feelings, address another character directly, or speak to the audience.
Monologue
The first official public performance of a play, film, dance, or musical composition, typically occurring in the evening.
Opening Night
Shakespeare wrote majority of his plays during which event?
The Bubonic Plague
A performance is happening where the audience is turning it’s back to the audience many times. Which stage are they more than likely performing on?
Theatre-in-the-Round/Arena
Gives the actors a chance to say their lines and hit their marks one last time before opening night.
Dress Rehearsal
A practice session where a theatrical performance is rehearsed and refined for a future public presentation.
Rehearsal
“Good luck,” used to wish a performer well before going on stage or performing.
Break a Leg!
What are the 2 types of Shakespearean pieces?
Verse & Pros
A written document containing dialogue, stage directions, setting details, and character descriptions that serves as a blueprint for a live theatrical performance.
Script
The scheduled time for cast and crew members to arrive at the theatre or rehearsal venue for a performance or rehearsal.
Call Time
A professional who designs, installs, operates, and maintains the technical equipment for a theatrical production, including lighting, sound, sets, and special effects.
Technician
The art of performing in an unrehearsed and unscripted manner, where actors spontaneously invent dialogue and actions without a predetermined text or script.
Improvisation
The planned physical movement and positioning of actors on a stage to tell a story, convey character, establish relationships, and direct audience attention.
Blocking
A specific signal - such as a line or dialogue, a sound, or an action - that prompts another performer or crew member to perform a specific action, like speaking a line, changing a light, or moving a set piece.
Cue