Acting Terms
Given circumstances are the facts of the world of the play—who, where, what
What are given circumstances?
The way an actor changes their voice to fit a character.
What is vocal expression?
The person who oversees the entire artistic vision of the show.
Who is the director?
When an actor moves toward the audience.
What is downstage?
RED
A character’s goal or what they want
What is an objective?
The physical movements, posture, and gestures an actor uses.
What is body language?
The backstage boss who runs the show during performances.
Who is the stage manager?
Stage direction based on the actor’s left.
What is stage left?
What is Mr. J's Son name?
Ricky
The “why” behind a character’s actions.
What is motivation?
Expressing emotions using your face is called what?
Facial Expressions
The place where actors wait before they go on stage.
What is the green room?
The farthest point away from the audience.
What is upstage?
What is happening on May 7th?
Fine Arts Showcase
Things that block a character from their goal
What are obstacles?
When an actor creates a character on the spot without a script.
What is improvisation?
The script directions that tell actors where to move.
What are blocking?
The audience sits here.
What is the house?
What is Mr. J's Favorite super hero? From Marvel.
Captain America
Actions used to achieve a goal & the hidden meaning behind lines
What are tactics and subtext?
The technique of using your senses to recall a memory and connect emotionally.
What is sense memory?
The crew members who run lights, sound, and set changes.
Who is the tech crew?
The area of the stage neither left nor right but closest to the audience.
What is downstage center?
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