Drama Review (terms) Flashcards
(25 cards)
Apron
Anywhere on stage that is in front of the red curtain
Legs?
The narrow curtains in the wings that hide the actors from the audience.
Flats?
A frame covered in cloth or thin plywood to give the effect of buildings or a background when painted
Black traveler?
The back curtain
Tableau?
When actors show a living picture without motion or talking.
Technique = expressions, levels, costumes/props, depth, action
Mime
Acting out a story with no talking just body motions. originated in Ancient Greece is the style pantomime.
Techniques = exaggerated expression, use of space, costumes/props, simplify.
Improvisation
Unscripted drama that is shaped and rehearsed.
Techniques = don’t deny belief, commit, deliver clear oral and physical communication,aware of what is, don’t rush
Voice
Appropriate breathing, posture, diction, projection, and rhythm techniques to make communication onstage audible,understandable and melodious.
Techniques = inflection,volume, rhythm, articulation.
Storytelling
Oral narrative tradition usually told by a single story teller sharing or re-telling an experience, story includes beginning, middle, and end.
Monologue
One person speaking.reveals something deeper about their character.
Techniques = expression, tempo, focal point, character wants, beats, diction.
Blocking
Any and all placements or movements of an actor
Cheating
Placing body to stay visible to audience.
Beat
A verbal or thought pause, tempo, or tone change, motivation alteration, or anything that would alter the flow of dialogue or theme. Identify each beat on sheet by using a / on monologue sheet.
Cue
Anything to signal an actor or stage technician that the next line or stage function is about to occur
Wings
Off stage areas on the left or right of the stage.
Raked
Audience seating style that is best suited to see the stage
Proscenium arch
Wall forming a picture frame separating the stage from the audience
Clean
Run through scenes or act to make changes where needed, tightening up the pacing and adding final blocking.
Stumble through
When we try to put the whole show together from beginning to end.
Italian run-through
Running performance with blocking and lines, but speed through the dialogue with little acting.
Purpose = tech cueing or for memorizing check.
Dress rehearsal
Running performance with props and costumes
Cue to cue
Only run scenes and lines directly before and after tech cues
Tech rehearsal
Running performance with props, lights, sound and special effects.
Full dress rehearsal
Running performance with props, lights, sound, special effects, costumes and makeup
