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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C clamp

Performing arts; Theatre

A clamp with asleeved bolt used to attach a lighting instrument to a pipe batten.

Italian run-through

Performing arts; Theatre

A rehearsal in which the actors deliver their lines and perform the action at a much higher rate of speed, usually trying to run the rehearsal at "double time". Used to help with ...

Brace Jack

Performing arts; Theatre

Also called a french brace or simply a brace. A triangular construction, usually of one by two's or two by two's, hinged or attached to a flat to support it. Braces are weighted ...

Deus ex Machina

Performing arts; Theatre

Literally, the god from the machine. Refers to the character (usually a god) in classical Greek tragedy who enters the play from the heavens at the end of the drama to resolve or ...

Russian run-through

Performing arts; Theatre

See, Italian Run-Through. A rehearsal in which the actors deliver their lines and perform the action at a much higher rate of speed, usually trying to run the rehearsal at "double ...

Kabuki

Performing arts; Theatre

The popular theatre of Japan -- as opposed to the more formal and aristocratic noh play. The name derives from ka -- singing; bu -- dancing; and ki -- acting.

circus

Performing arts; Theatre

In Imperial Rome, the "ring" in which chariot races, feats of arms and animal exhibitions were held. In its modern sense, dating from the 18th century, it is the successor to the ...