Types of Stages
a simple, open space consisting of four walls, a floor, and a ceiling that are all painted black
What is black box?
the information about the character that you start off with and the play as a whole
What is given circumstances?
any large movement done by the actor (walking, crossing, entrances, exits, etc.)
What is blocking?
fabric sample used to test the costume under the lights
What is swatch?
a small or determined area on stage with special lighting for a certain scene in the play. Lighting designers create a special atmosphere for these pieces of the play
What is acting area?
the frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium, through which the action of a play is viewed
What is proscenium stage?
the actor positions themself so the audience can see themself better
What is cheating out?
a signal, line or piece of business to an actor or technician for the next line or action
the person who keeps the costume plot and chooses assistants for the dressing rooms
What is wardrobe manager?
a system to transport information to a dimmer
What is Digital MultipleX (DMX)?
a central stage area with audiences on all sides
What is arena?
to act without words using movement and facial expressions, or to act with invisible objects
What is mime?
a speech made by one character to another character
What is monologue?
a worksheet that describes the colors, fabrics, and accessories for each costume
What is costume plot?
in a lighting console, a way of controlling and organizing one or a group of dimmers
What is channel?
projecting into the audience and surrounded on three sides by the audience
What is thrust stage?
a set of techniques used by actors to portray emotions on stage by putting themselves in the place of the character
What is Stanislavski System/Method?
a speech by one character alone on stage, usually revealing his/her inner thoughts
What is soliloquy?
the appearance of reality, level of detail depends entirely on the distance from the audience to the performer(s)
What is verisimilitude?
electric devices that determine the amount of ampere to flow through that circuit. It prevents overheating and fire
What is circuit breakers?