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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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ground plan

Performing arts; Theatre

The plan of for a set. Similar to a blueprint, showing walls, doors, and the placement of scenery, furniture and the like.

plot

Performing arts; Theatre

The plan or arrangement of incidents in a play.

ludus

Performing arts; Theatre

The plural is Ludii. Latin for recreation or play. From this term, translated into the vernacular, we have the English "play" and the German "Spiele".

off book

Performing arts; Theatre

The point during rehearsals at which actors have memorized their lines and no longer must read from the script.

focus

Performing arts; Theatre

The process of aiming a lighting instrument so that it illuminates a particular portion of the stage, including angling the beam, sizing the beam, and determining whether the edge ...

blocking

Performing arts; Theatre

The process of determining the placement or location of actors on stage and planning their relative movement in a scene.

spike

Performing arts; Theatre

The process of placing marks with either paint or tape to designate where pieces of scenery are to be placed.

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