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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Exploring Theater
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Film, Theatre & Television
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11/28/2018

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body positions
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The angle of the actor's body on stage in relation to the audience, full front, one-quarter, profile, etc.
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apron
Definition
the part of the stage extending past the proscenium arch toward the audience
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stage
Definition
the area where the players perform. usually a raised platform
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flexible staging
Definition
any stage not classified as proscenium, arena or thrust.
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house
Definition
the section of the theater where the audience sits, also called " out front".
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stage picture
Definition
an appealing and meaningful arrangement of performers on the stage; the picture that the audience sees on stage
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proscenium stageee
Definition
a four sided stage built like a box with one side cut away, enabling the audience to view the play as if it were in a picture frame
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level
Definition
the actual head height of the actor as determined by his or her body position.
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arena stage
Definition
a stage constructed so that the audience can sit on all sides; also known as " theater-in-the-round".
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acting areas
Definition
nine to fifteen divisions of the stage floor used by directors when moving actors or placing furniture or scenery.
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planes
Definition
imaginary divisions giving depth to the proscenium stage.
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thrust stageeeeee
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a stage that extends into the seating area. The audience sits on 3 sides.
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blocking
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planning and working out the movements and stage groupings for a play.
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grand drape
Definition
the draperies covering the proscenium opening, separating the audience from the stage.
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wings
Definition
offstage spaces to the sides of the acting areas.
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