Performing arts

Performing arts

Referring to those forms of art which make use of the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium.

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prologue

Performing arts; Theatre

Introductory speech or poem that introduced the play and explained or commented on the action which was to take place. Together with the epilogue, which closed the play, prologues ...

method

Performing arts; Theatre

Introspective approach to acting that aims at extreme naturalism, in which the actor seeks to identify inwardly with the character and work from this inner motivation to outward ...

jongleurs

Performing arts; Theatre

Itinerant entertainers of the medieval period in Europe. The term embraces ballad-singers, acrobats, jugglers, and animal trainers.

busker

Performing arts; Theatre

Itinerant open-air street players such as jugglers, conjurers or acrobats. May have derived from the term "buskin", which referred to the long boot worn by actors in Greek ...

level

Performing arts; Theatre

Levels are used in most productions today, as opposed to raking the stage, to allow upstage action to be seen by the audience, and to give interest and emphasis to the set.

aesthetic values

Performing arts; Theatre

Lighting, costumes, sets or other elements that make-up the production's sense of beauty and style.

work lights

Performing arts; Theatre

Lights for use during early rehearsals and illuminate the stage while the technical crew is working on the set. Distinguished from stage lighting and the house lights. Work lights ...