Stage configurations
This stage frames the action and places the audience on one side only
what is a proscenium stage
this term means to begin speaking immediately on cue
what is pick up cues
this term refers to an actor unintentionally or intentionally taking focus
what is stealing
a small role without lines is known as this
what is a walk on
This part of the stage extends towards the audience in front of the curtain
what is the apron
this stage just out into the audience and has seating on three sides
What is a thrust stage
this technique overlaps dialogue to speed up pacing and build a climax
what is Telescoping
a role played without marked eccentricities is called this
what is a straight part
a small role with a few lines is called this
what is a bit part
this is the drop farthest upstage in any setting
what is a back drop
this stage is also called "Theatre-in-the-round"
what is an arena stage
this term means to "build" a line higher than one before it
what is top
a role portraying an elderly, unusual, or eccentric individual is called this
what is a character part
auditions are also referred to by this term
what are try-outs
A backstage bulletin board for actors notices is called this
call board
what is a trap
a term used when an actor plays in a more open position, or performs an action more openly then complete realism would permit
what is cheating
the actor's continuous thoughts that give meaning to dialogue are called this
what is subtext
a group of actors who perform together for a season is called this
what is a company
the apperance of actors after the show to acknowledge applause is called this
what is curtain call
the fireproof that closes the proscenium opening and separates the stage from the auditorium in case of a fire
what is asbestos
a term used when the direction is given by the stage manager to change the setting to another scene or to dismantle it at the end of a performance
what is strike
giving special emphasis to a word, phrase, or movement is called this
what is pointing
scenes involving many extras or bit players are called this
what are crowd scenes
a drop or flats used outside an opening in the setting, such as a door or window
what is backing