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Speech/Drama terms
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Debate/Speech
7th Grade
02/25/2011

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ad lib
Definition
a line or action an actor makes up on stage
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antagonist
Definition
the character causing problems for the main character
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apron
Definition
the part of the stage in front of the curtain
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arena
Definition
the type of stage with actors in the middle; audience all the way around you
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aside
Definition
a line spoken to the audience that the other characters don't hear
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audition
Definition
the tryout session for a show
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blackout
Definition
when all stage light go out at the same time
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blocking
Definition
the director's assigned movements for the actors
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break a leg
Definition
an actor's expression meaning "good luck"
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call
Definition
the time before the show when actors are expected to arrive
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callback
Definition
a second set of auditions for actors the director wants to see again
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callboard
Definition
the place where announcements are posted for actors
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characterization
Definition
work an actor does to learn more about her or his part
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cheat out
Definition
to stay more open to the audience than you would in real life
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concert
Definition
the second curtain that closes all the way
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cross
Definition
to move on stage
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cue
Definition
a signal for something to happen
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curtain call
Definition
at the end of the show when actors come out to bow and receive applause
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cyc
Definition
the back curtain
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drop books
Definition
when actors are no longer allowed to carry scripts on stage
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flat
Definition
a section of wall used as scenery
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give
Definition
to put the focus where it should be on stage
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flat
Definition
a section of wall used as scenery
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give
Definition
to put the focus where it should be on stage
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grand
Definition
the front curtain
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house
Definition
where the audience sits
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improvisation
Definition
a scene made up with little or no preparation time
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pantomime
Definition
a scene made up with little or no preparation time
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pick up cues
Definition
to cut down the amount of time in between lines
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pit
Definition
where the orchestra sits
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project
Definition
to speak loudly enough to be heard at the back of the audience
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prompt
Definition
a line given to an actor when they forget it
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prop
Definition
any item an actor uses on stage
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proscenium
Definition
the type of stage with actors on one side, audience on the other
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protagonist
Definition
the main character
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scene stealing
Definition
to take the focus from where it should be on stage
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supporting roles
Definition
all non-lead roles
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tech rehearsal
Definition
a practice where all set changes, lights and sound cues are doen
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thrust
Definition
a stage with a runway (audience on 3 sides of the actors)
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typecasting
Definition
giving someone a part because they look the part
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wings
Definition
off stage left and off stage right
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working rehearsal
Definition
a practice with stops for changes and corrections
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