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Film, Theatre & Television
10th Grade
12/13/2006

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Apron
Definition
The part of the stage projecting past the curtain into the house.
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Act Curtain
Definition
first curtain upstage from the grande drape.
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Book
Definition
to hinge two or three flats together so that they will stand free or fold up.
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Border Lights
Definition
continuous sections of lights hung above the stage for general illumination.
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Buisness
Definition
small action on stage.
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Cheating
Definition
pretending to look at someone while really keeping one's face toward the audience.
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Counter
Definition
moving from behind someone so one person will not be blocked by another.
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Counter - Cross
Definition
A move by one actor to balence the move of another actor.
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Cross
Definition
moving from one area to another on stage, usually marked with an X
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Cuesheet
Definition
paper where cues are marked
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Curtain line
Definition
imaginary line where the curtain closes.
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cyc
Definition
curtain or drop across the back of the stage, serves as background for exterior scenes
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Dutchman
Definition
canvas strip 4-5 incges to cover gaps between flats
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Fly
Definition
raise or lower scenery
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scrim
Definition
drop,made or speacial fabric, where when lighted right you can see through it
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Gel
Definition
color things over lights
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grip
Definition
stagehand who moves scenery
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legs
Definition
pieces of cloth, usually in pairs, stage left and stage right, to mask backstage area
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Proscenium
Definition
picture frome through which we see the stage
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rake
Definition
to slant or set at an angle. stage - inclined
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Teaser
Definition
short curtain just upstage of the act curtain
Term
-confident
-intro
-imaginary other
-age/sex appropriate
-project and articulate
-start with action
-create contrast
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What is important to do at an audition? (name 6)
Term
-start with at positive
-be constructive
-Detail
-comment on action not the person
-don't give TOO much info
-talk directly to them
Definition
What is important when you give a critique?
Term
-never say no
-listen to partner
-be flexible
-establish IMOs
-keep it going
- don't talk aimlessly
Definition
Improv...what to do?
Term
-who: character
-what:intent
-what:obstacle
-why:motivation
-where:circumstance and relationship
-subtext:what you are really saying
Definition
What are the steps to script analysis?
(5w's)
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