Theatre Terms

Front

This is the planned movement of an actor on stage:

Back

Blocking

Front

This triggers an action or the start of a line.

Back

A Cue

Front

A word or line or even set of lines that are removed from a script is called.

Back

A cut

Front

A line that is spoken as a thought or to the audience is called:

Back

An Aside

Front

The reason a character does or says something

Back

Motivation

Front

What is the difference between a Protagonist and an Antagonist?

Back

One is good and one is bad.

Front

This is something small that is used by an actor.

Back

A Prop

Front

What is the physical world that an actor inhabits while on the stage?

Back

The Set

Front

The area behind the stage where the audience cannot see.

Back

Backstage

Front

An area Backstage that is specifically on either side of the stage.

Back

The Wings