Theatre Arts/Fundamentals I & II Review

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Blocking

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The movement and positioning of actors on stage.

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Stage Left

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The side of the stage to the actor's left when facing the audience

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Cue

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Instructions given to actors or crew during a performance

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Protagonist

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The central character or leading figure in a story

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Monologue

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A speech given by one actor, directed to other characters or the audience

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Upstage

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The area of the stage farthest from the audience

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Downstage

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The area of the stage closest to the audience

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Props

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Objects used by actors on stage during a performance

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Ensemble

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A group of performers working together to create a performance

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Audition

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The process by which actors try out for roles in a play or musical