When you equally sit or stand parallel to another actor
What is share a scene
100
Instead of just portraying a character, you "become" the character
What is "Method Acting"
100
the unstated or between the lines meaning that an actor must draw from the script
What is subtext
200
who and what are on stage when the curtain opens
What is at rise
200
terms used to refer to the actors point of view on stage, not the audiences!
What is left and right
200
when you are more downstage, but you turn slightly upstage placing your back to the audience
What is giving the scene
200
The overall motivation of a character in the entire play
What is a super objective
200
another word for plot
What is plan
300
using dramatic devices, such as increased tempo, volume, and emphasis, to bring the scene to a climax
What is building a scene
300
a distinctive action that serves as a clue to a character's personality
What is master gesture or body lead
300
when you completely turn your back to the audience, or even walk upstage
What is taking yourself out of a scene
300
When you mark your script for pauses, emphasis, stress, or rising and falling inflection
What is Scoring a script or script scoring
300
items such as tools, weapons, or luggage carried onstage by an individual actor
What is a hand prop
400
the last words, action, or technical effect that immediately preceded any line or business, a stage signal
What is cue
400
the stage command for actors to take their positions at the opening of an act or scene
What is places
400
When you pivots your torso so you will be seen from all audience views
What is cheating out or standing open
400
the 5 elements of developing a character according to your book are...Mental Traits, Emotional Traits, Behavior, Motivations, and....
What is Physical Traits
400
the execution of a line or a piece of stage business as a specific moment to achieve the most telling effect
What is timing
500
as a technical term, placing furnishings, pictures, and similar items to complete and balance the set, keeping the stage picture balanced during the action...
What is dressing the stage
500
Toward the audience
What is downstage
500
when you overact, cross in front of a speaking actor, or do anything to take the attention away from the important character at the moment
What is upstaging
500
Straight parts usually resemble in appearence and personality the person playing the part, and are often CAST BY TYPE, however, casting the same person in a similar role over and over again is called
What is type casting
500
notification of an upcoming action or effect, usually indicated in the promptbook