Stage Directions
Characterization
Vocals
Blocking
Tech Theatre
100

The left side of the stage from the actor's perspective, facing the audience

What is Stage Left?**

100

A frozen-silent picture that tells a story

What is Tableaux?**

100

The strength, force or intensity with which sound is made




What is Volume?

100

The precise staging of actors’ movements and positions onstage, typically directed during rehearsals.



What is Blocking?

100

What is the technical element that provides special effects, supplies music to enhances the mood and amplifies speech?

What is Sound?**

200

The right side of the stage from the actor's perspective, facing the audience

What is Stage Right?

200

The development of a character’s personality to bring life and interest through performance or writing

What is Characterization?

200

The relative highness or lowness of the voice





What is Pitch?**

200

To indicate a director or choreographer's positioning of performers on platforms, steps, etc. in order to get a more interesting stage picture

What is Levels?**

200

What is the technical element that helps create the mood of the play, helps the actors be seen, and enhances the production?

What is Light?**

300

The area of the stage closest to the audience, often used for more intimate and impactful moments

What is Downstage?**

300

An action that is repeated and serves as a clue to a character's personality



What is Master Gesture?**

300

The speed or pace of music or dialogue in a scene

What is Tempo?**

300

Imaginary horizontal divisions of the stage space, creating depth



What is Planes?**

300

The clothing worn by actors that are specific to the time and place of the play

What is Costumes?

400

The area of the stage farthest from the audience, often used to refer to the rear of the stage

What is Upstage?

400

The part of the body that appears to lead gestures as they walk (such as the chest as a leading center for a brave character)

What is Leading Center? (Walk)

400

The clarity and articulation of speech by an actor

What is Diction?**

400

The equalization of the stage picture and action, so that the position and movements of the actors are well-proportion

What is Balance?**

400

Objects used during a play

What are Props?

500

The part of the stage that extends beyond the proscenium arch toward the audience, in front of the main curtain

What is the Apron?

500

Communication that uses gestures, posture, and facial expressions instead of words



What is Body Language?

500

The control of the volume and quality of the voice so that it can be heard clearly by everyone in an audience



What is Projection?

500

A stage technique in which an actor who is facing sideways pivots the torso and turns the face toward the audience

What is Cheat Out?

500

Worn by actors to accentuate their facial features on stage

What is Makeup?