Drama Vocabulary Flashcard

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THE FINAL PHASE OF REHEARSALS BEFORE AN OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE. RUN WITH ALL TECHNICAL ELEMENTS IN PLACE.

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DRESS REHEARSAL

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SMALL ACTION ON STAGE.

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STAGE BUSINESS

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TO CREATE LINES OR ACTIONS SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN NECESSARY. [IN OTHER WORDS TO MAKE UP SOMETHING TO KEEP THE SCENE/DIALOGUE GOING.]

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ADLIB

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THE PART OF THE STAGE PROJECTING PAST THE CURTAIN LINE INTO THE AUDITORIUM.

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APRON

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THE SCRIPT IN A MUSICAL OR PLAY.

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LIBRETTO

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THE FIREPROOF CURTAIN CLOSING OFF THE STAGE FROM THE AUDITORIUM/AUDIENCE.

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ASBESTOS

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MOVING FROM BEHIND SOMEONE SO ONE PERSON WILL NOT BE BLOCKED BY ANOTHER.

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COUNTER

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A LARGE PAINTED CLOTH USED AS A BACKGROUND SO SET THE LOCATION FOR A SHOW OR SCENE.

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BACKDROP

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TO REMOVE FURNITURE PROPS OR PEOPLE FROM THE STAGE.

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CLEAR

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A LONG PIECE OF WOOD OR PIPE THAT HANGS SCENERY, LIGHTS, CURTAINS AND BACKDROPS ABOVE THE STAGE.

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BATTEN