Chapter 6: Stage Directions

On a raked surface, the front on the playing area is higher than the back.

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Unlike today's raked stage, all stages in the past were flat.

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Generally, the downstage area is considered a strong position for an actor.

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In American theatre, stage right is a stronger position than stage left.

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A quarter turn is a movement from one stage area to another.

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When a scene becomes intense, actors may turn in profile to the audience.

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An actor may never turn his or her full back to the audience.

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Actors who share a scene equally often take a quarter turn toward each other.

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A counter-cross keeps your acting partner from moving effectively onstage.

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Stage left is on your left when you're onstage facing the audience.

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