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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corpsing

Performing arts; Theatre

Primarily a British term -- "corpsing" refers to an actor mugging or otherwise drawing attention to themselves when, in fact, they are supposed to be "dead".

footlights

Performing arts; Theatre

Recessed, low-wattage lighting instruments usually located in a metal trough or sconces mounted along the lip of the apron.

electric

Performing arts; Theatre

Refers to a pipe batten with electrical circuits for hanging lighting instruments. The "first stage electric" would be the first such batten suspended over the stage from the ...

old comedy

Performing arts; Theatre

The kind of comedy produced in Athens during the 5th century BCE, before the emergence of the New Comedy.

noises off

Performing arts; Theatre

Refers to the method of producing sound effects prior to the introduction of sound recordings into the theatre in the 1950's. Sound effects such as thunder, wind, doors slamming, ...

notes

Performing arts; Theatre

Refers to the notes delivered by a director to the cast and crew during and at the end of rehearsals. These notes assist in developing the characters being portrayed and in ...

hang

Performing arts; Theatre

Refers to the process of attaching or "hanging" lighting instruments from pipe battens. A "hang and rough focus" is one of the preliminary steps in preparing the lighting for a ...