Ch. 5 Movement
Ch. 6 Stage Directions
Ch. 7 Voice Production
Ch. 8 Ensemble Work
Misc.
100
this is the part of the stage that the audience can not see.
What is "offstage"?
100
A movement across the stage is known as this.
What is a "cross"?
100
This is the relative loudness of your voice.
What is "volume"?
100
This state is the setting of the film, "Steel Magnolias".
What is "Louisiana"?
100
This is the relative highness or lowness of one's voice.
What is "pitch"?
200
This is the part of the stage that is visible to the audience.
What is "onstage"?
200
the part of the stage closest to the audience is known as this
What is "downstage"?
200
This is the speed at which one speaks.
What is "rate"?
200
Working for the good of the entire group rather than the individual is known as this
What is "ensemble ethic"?
200
Any small action that the actor performs without major movement is known as this
What is "stage business"?
300
Movements of parts of the body, such as shrugging the shoulders, pointing, or frowning.
What are "gestures"?
300
It is rare that an actor would ever do this body position while on stage
What is "full back"?
300
This is a flat muscle that seperates the chest from the abdominal cavity. It begins the voice production process by forcing air through the lungs.
What is the diaphragm?
300
These were the two shades of pink used in Shelby's wedding in the film "Steel Magnolias".
What are "blush" and "bashful"?
300
The stage is divided into this many sections.
What is "9"?
400
This is drawing attention to yourself when it should be focused on another character.
What is "upstaging"?
400
Ancient stages looked like this
What is "raked" or "slanted"?
400
These are the body parts used in voice production that give your voice it's distinct sound. Examples are your throat, nose, sinuses, and mouth.
What are "resonators"?
400
When an actor does not stay in character it is known as this...
What is "fall"?
400
This type of actor lends their voice to various types of dramatic productions. You may have heard their work in commericals, documentaries, or animated cartoons or films.
What is "voice over actor"?
500
Having an action appear effortless and natural due to repeating the movement many times
What is "muscular memory"?
500
If an actor onstage appears sideways to the audience it is said that they are...
What is in "profile"
500
These body parts are essential in producing proper articulation. Examples include your teeth, cheek, tongue, jaw, and lips.
What are "articulators"?
500
Actors use this technique to repeat their scenes again and again with freshness and spontaneity.
What is "the illusion of the first time"?
500
This well known actor locked himself in a room and yelled for 5 hours to prepare his voice for playing the role of a 121 year old man?
Who is Dustin Hoffman?