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Parts of the Stage
Vocal Qualities
Movement
Misc. Vocabulary
Fun Facts
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The part of the stage that is in front of the main curtain.
What is the apron.
100
Over pronouncing words to make sure you are heard clearly.
What is articulation.
100
Using how you stand/walk/sit/move to show emotions
What is body language.
100
This is what a character wants from a scene.
What is an Objective
100
Stage right is to the right of these people.
Who are the actors.
200
The part of the stage that is furthest from the audience.
What is upstage.
200
Speaking at a louder than normal volume so that you can be heard in the back of the theater
What is Projection
200
Turning your body so that the audience can see you.
What is cheating out.
200
These are the words that make up the acronym CROW
What are Character, Relationship, Objective, Where
200
"To sit in solemn silence..." is a poem about this event.
What is a beheading.
300
The parts of the stage that are back stage on either side of the visible stage.
What are the wings.
300
What an actor means when they say a line; adds meaning to the written words.
What is Subtext
300
The planned movement of actors on stage.
What is blocking.
300
This is our class's term for a narrative arch, or the course of a story.
What is Story Spine
300
Mr. Wickboldt attended this univeristy
What is Loyola Marymount University.
400
The opening through which the audience views that stage.
What is the proscenium arch.
400
The muscle that you use to provide support for speaking loudly.
What is your diaphragm.
400
The written instructions for movement and setting given by a playwright.
What are Stage Directions
400
The term Mr. Wickboldt uses that starts the rising action of a story, similar to "conflict".
What is inciting incident.
400
If there is an earthquake while you are onstage, this is where you should go.
What is the apron.
500
The back, white wall of many theaters onto which colors or images are projected
What is the cyclorama/cyc
500
This word means that quality of how you speak, including rhythm and modulation of voice.
What is cadence.
500
The French word for "still picture"
What is Tableau
500
The nickname for the 3rd rule of improv, accepting offers and building on them.
What is "yes, and..."
500
The terms for the angle at which a stage is slanted.
What is rake.