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Non-Speaking movements
Mime
A particular manner or style of moving. Non-verbal cues that portray the character
Movement
the left side of the stage as the actors look our toward the audience
Stage Left
platforms or body positions of various heights
levels
when actor plays toward the audience while conversing with another character.
Cheat
Leave the stage. Enter the stage.
Move Off/Move On
Turn towards the audience
Open Turn
This refers to where the actors stand in relation to each other during any given moment of a play. Physical stance, proximity and groupings of characters serve to denote status of different characters and point of focus in a scene.
Stage Picture
face the audience straight on
full front
point or place where the actor comes in
entrance
Turn more fully towards the audience
open up
A scene or play without words; the actors use only action and gesture to express their meaning
Pantomime
taking audience attention away from the proper focal point in the play. also called upstaging
stealing the scene
working out the movements of performers
blocking
point at which the actor leaves the stage
exit
Face completely to the left or right. Can be stated in fractions
Profile left or profile right
To assume a stage position of equal importance with another
Share
stage pictures created by actors posing motionless
tableau
activities that actors do on stage while performing, such as knitting, cooking, eating, or packing a suitcase.
when an actor's position onstage blocks the audience's view of a person or object
cover
move to more prominent position
take stage
part of the stage that is farthest from the audience. Also, to steal attention away from the focal point of a scene
upstaging
the right side of the stage as the actors look out toward the audience.
stage right
actor's stance in which he/she is standing up straight, feet hip-width apart, arms hanging loosely at sides, and chin up
actor's neutral
move from one area to another
cross