Drama vocab #6

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One-scene part

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cameo

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Tryouts for a part in a play

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auditions

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Session for practicing a play before performance

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rehearsals

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Second audition for actors under serious consideration.

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callback

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Actor auditions for a role without reading the script.

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cold reading

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An audition for union members or agent-represented individuals.

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closed audition

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Posted announcement of rehearsals

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call

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Marking the rehearsal area with tape to indicate furniture, doors, etc.

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spiking

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When 2 groups split performances for more student participation

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double cast

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An actor who learns a role if the lead cannot perform

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understudy