Semester Theatre Vocabulary Test

Front

the area of the stage closest to the audience

Back

downstage

Front

offstage to the right and left of the acting area

Back

wings

Front

a long speech by one character

Back

monologue

Front

an impromptu scene where the actors make up the dialogue and action on the spot

Back

improvisation

Front

You are _________________ if you are on any part of the stage where the audience can see.

Back

onstage

Front

facing completely away from the audience or completely toward the audience.

Back

full back/ front

Front

staging in the center of a room with the audience sitting on all sides

Back

arena stage

Front

a stage that goes into the audience

Back

thrust stage

Front

the area behind the scenery not visible to the audience

Back

backstage

Front

the stage floor between the front edge of the stage and the front curtain

Back

apron