Theatre 11-15

The orientation of the actor to the audience.

• position

• stage

• proscenium

• rehearsal

Practice sessions in which the actors and technicians prepare for public performance through repetition.

• pacing

• practice

• rehearsal

• run

A person or a situation that opposes another character's goals or desires.

• antagonist

• protagonist

• character

• ensemble

The clear and precise pronunciation of words.

• climax

• collaboration

• articulation

• concentration

The ability of the actor/actress to be "in" character - that is, to be like the character s/he is portraying - in dialog, attitude, carriage, gait, etc.

• collaboration

• portray

• character

• concentration

The purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity, fear, grief, etc.) affected in a work of tragedy.

• conflict

• catharsis

• context

• center stage

The development and portrayal of a personality through action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup.

• context

• characterization

• directing

• denouement

The point of greatest dramatic tension or transition in a theatrical work.

• climax

• conflict

• context

• critique

A reading of a script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play

• dress rehearsal

• rehearsal

• cold reading

• run-through

A theatrical work that is intentionally humorous.

• tragedy

• comedy

• epic

• farce