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Theatre

Terms of or in relation to a collaborative form of fine art which uses live performances to express fictional or non-fictional stories to an audience in a particular place.

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french scene

Performing arts; Theatre

The action which takes place between one actor's entrance and exit.

verisimilitude

Performing arts; Theatre

The appearance of truth. The value that players strive for in their attempt to suspend the audience's disbelief. This is not to be confused with realism or naturalism, for the depiction of truth can ...

stage

Performing arts; Theatre

The area in a theatre upon which the play is performed. Traditionally a raised platform, but stages can also be at a level below a surrounding audience, as in theatres in the round.

arena

Performing arts; Theatre

The area of a play's action in "theaters in the round", in which the audience sits surrounding the stage.

apron

Performing arts; Theatre

The area of the stage extending beyond the proscenium.

scene shop

Performing arts; Theatre

The backstage area in which scenery is designed and built.

conflict

Performing arts; Theatre

The dramatic tension created by opposing forces in a play.

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