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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Upstage

Performing arts; Theatre

This is a term used by the director to tell his actor that he is covering someone either physically or acting wise. When actor 1 is upstaging actor 2, this may mean that actor 2 ...

In Character

Performing arts; Theatre

This vocabulary is said when an actor embraces and embodies a role. Performers are expected to be in character at least 1 hour before start of show.

Workshop

Performing arts; Theatre

Could be games, exercises or anything that could help an actor perform better. This is done in the beginning of the production so be sure that all actors will be ready to rehearse ...

Rehearsal

Performing arts; Theatre

The term used for practice. Instead of saying we have "practice" today, people who are in the theater say we have "rehearsals" today.

Dropped Script

Performing arts; Theatre

The time when actors are expected to memorize their respective lines. No script should be read at this stage. All participants should say lines from memory.

Actors Profile

Performing arts; Theatre

This is a list of descriptions and characteristics of the character that has to be internalized by an actor. This is sometimes made by the player himself to allow him to get to ...

Director

Performing arts; Theatre

Probably the biggest person in a production. He is in-charge of the actors' movement on stage, and other aspects that are important to come up with a good show.