Theatre Terms
What is an ensemble?
What is a group of people working together to accomplish a goal?
True or false: Being in an ensemble means, you can work by yourself.
What is false
The people you choose to act in a play are called the ____
Cast
Facing the audience directly
What is full front?
Name the two types of warm-ups
What are physical and vocal warm-ups
Define volume
What is the loudness of softness of the voice?
The word used to describe actors working together as a team.
Closet are of the stage to the audience.
What is downstage?
Turning slightly toward the audience, about 25%.
What is ¼ turn (left or right)?
What is the purpose of tongue twisters?
What is to help with diction/articulation?
Words spoken between characters on stage.
What is Dialogue?
Ensemble work is important because it builds this among cast members.
What is TRUST?
Farthest area of the stage from the audience.
What is upstage?
Standing completely sideways to the audience.
What is profile (left or right)?
Finish the phrase Sniff the flower......
.... blow out the candle.
To enunciate yours words clearly is?
What is Articulation?
This ensemble game helps actors connect by passing focus and energy around.
What is Zip, Zap, Zop?
This part of the stage isn't covered by the curtains
What is the apron?
Turning about 75% away from the audience.
What is ¾ turn (left or right)?
Using breath support to be louder without yelling>
What is projection?
Using breath support to speak loudly without yelling is called?
What is projecting?
When working in an ensemble, actors must always focus on this instead of just themselves.
What is teamwork ?
Complete the "Parts of a Stage' Diagram to receive full points
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Complete the "Stage Positions' Diagram to receive full points
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Why are warm-ups important for actors before a rehearsal or performance, and give one example.
What is to prepare the body and voice, prevent injury/strain, increase focus and energy, and improve articulation/body awareness (example: tongue twisters for clearer speech, stretching for flexibility, breathing for projection, etc.)