Basic Theatre Terminology
Acting with your limbs to portray meaning
Gesture
Middle of the stage
Center/Center Stage
A stage that is known as experimental. Also small with black walls
Black Box
Blocking yourself from audiences view
What is the Greek term for where the action took place. Also known as the "dancing space".
Orchestra
This person is in charge of the run of the production
Stage Manager
White curtain located furthest upstage. Colorful lights on this cloth will help portray the mood and theme of the scene
Cyc/Cyclorama
Stage with the audience looking at the actors as a TV set. Most common, one direction viewing
Proscenium Stage
What the character wants in the scene
Objective
This Greek God of wine and fertility was mostly celebrated.
Dionysus
Overall message of the production is also known as the ________ of the show
Theme
This area of the stage extends past the Grand Drape
Apron
This type of stage has the audience on 3 sides and the stage extends into the crowd
Thrust Stage
What the character does in the scene to get what they want
Tactics
This is where the audience sat for performances
Theatron
Where the action takes place
Location
This area of the building is where the production staff build the sets for the productions
Shop/Scene Shop
This type of stage has the audience on ALL sides
Arena Stage
Underlying meaning of what the character is saying
Subtext
This was in front of the Skene. Usually decorated to transform the space into...temples, forest, palace, etc...
Proskenion
The introduction of your monologue and who you are
Slate
This room is where the actors get ready.
Green Room
Name me all 4 body positions for an actor on stage
Full Front, 1/4 right/left, Profile, 3/4 right,left
Improvisation/Improv
The Priest of Dionysus stepped away from the chorus and became the first actor.
Thespis