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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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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 is not seen by the ...
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 and act.
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 know his character.
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.
