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| a section of a play, like a chapter in a book |
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| a symbolic story in which everything represents something else (eg: Everyman) |
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| a stage surrounded by audience on all sides, like a stadium for a sporting event; also sometimes called "theatre in the round" |
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| to express oneself clearly and distinctly |
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| a line or lines spoken directly to the audience, presuming that other characters on stage cannot hear |
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| tryout for a role in a play |
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| creative process of deciding on all stage movement |
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| communicating through body posture and gestures, without the use of words |
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| business (stage business) |
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| small hand movements and actions performed by actors on stage |
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| choosing of actors for roles in a play |
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| a person, animal, or being in a story, scene, or play |
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| the creation of a believable persona on stage |
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| the point of highest dramatic tension, or a major turning point in the action |
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| the act of working together in a joint intellectual effort |
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| verbal or non-verbal interaction between persons to share meaning |
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| a struggle between opposing forces |
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| special or traditional ways of doing things in theatre |
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| an evaluation of a theatrical pieces based on standards for good drama |
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| actor's clothing worn on stage |
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| an illustrated collection of clothing and accessories |
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| a chronological tabulation of entrances of actors, changes in lights, sound effects, props, etc. during the production of a play |
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| the final resolution of the conflict in a plot |
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| lines of a play spoken by characters |
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| person in charge of shaping all aspects of a production into a finished product |
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| the organization of a script or story line that includes: exposition, rising action, climax, falling actions, and denouement |
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| plot, character, theme, dialogue, music, and spectacle |
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| to experience vicariously the sensual and emotional state of another person |
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| the enthusiasm that gives life to a performance |
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| the harmonious workings of many artists to complete a theatrical performance |
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| the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements of a production |
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| detailed information revealing the facts of the plot |
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| the physical traits and appearances of a character; those things that an audience sees |
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Who? (establishes characters)
What? (creates a plot)
Where? (decides on a setting)
When? (chooses a time period)
Why? (motivates the characters' actions) |
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| the overall structure or shape of a work that frequently follows an established design |
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| a literary composition in 2, 3, 4, or 5 acts |
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| literally "kind" or "type" |
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| the people who oversee ticket sales, ushers, and audience comfort |
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| impromptu portrayal of a character or scene without rehearsal or preparation |
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| the highs and lows of the human voice; the rising and falling of speech patterns |
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| establishing how a character thinks and feels; the personality of a character |
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| the art of determining meaning |
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| use of body language to communicate; physicality |
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| the height of an actor's head as determined by his/her body position (eg: standing, sitting, lying down, or elevated by artificial means) |
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| illumination of the stage with special lighting equipment |
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| any performance before an audience in a theatre setting, rather than a video of the production |
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| Stanislavsky's method - acting using the emotional approach |
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| material applied to an actor's face or body to enhance or change the appearance |
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| an illustrated collection of facial expressions and body design |
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| a type of figurative language that describes one thing in terms of another (such as "Apollo's fiery chariot" meaning the sun) |
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| speech given by a single character |
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| the feeling that a work of art gives |
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| the reason behind a character's behavior; the "Why?" |
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| composed of many different cultures or nationalities |
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| a script in which the characters' thoughts and emotions are sung or scored by music |
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| the novel combination of traditional arts and materials with emerging technology (eg: performance art, videodiscs, virtual reality, etc.) |
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| communication without words, using facial expressions, gestures and body language |
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| a character's goals or intentions |
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| a literary composition in one single act |
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| the ability to communicate using spoken words |
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| acting without words, using only body language and gestures to convey a message or story |
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| the structure of the action of a play |
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| a collection of audition pieces, scenes, resume, and photos of an actor |
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| style of performance delivered directly to the audience |
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props (properties)
stage properties |
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| set furnishings and/or any items used by the actors |
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| the arch that frames the traditional stage; also the type of stage that the audience faces on one side only |
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| period of time used to prepare a play for presentation |
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| style of performance in which actors give the illusion that the audience is watching a representation of life |
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| a character in a scene of play |
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| assessment instrument used for evaluation that includes criteria and scored levels of performance |
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| small segment of a play; a subdivision of an act |
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| physical environment for a play that is built on the stage |
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| a speech by a single character, typically alone on stage speaking his/her thoughts aloud |
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| all that is seen or heard on stage, such as lights, sound, sets, props, costumes, makeup |
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| instructions given in the script relating to movement and stage business |
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| the underlying meaning behind the word or phrase, used as a reason/motivation for movement and interpretation |
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a silent and motionless depiction of a scene created by actors, often from a picture.
The plural is tableaux |
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| aspects of theatre connected with lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, etc. |
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| the pacing (speed) of a speech, scene or performance |
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| the administrative aspects of theatre (eg: hall rental, publicity, audience developments, ticket sales, etc.) |
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| staging of a play for an audience |
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| the central thought, idea, or significance of action with which the story or play deals |
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| a narrow stage that juts (or thrusts) out into the audience. The audience surrounds the stage on three sides, in the shape of a horseshoe |
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| the traits of one's voice |
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