Theater Terms

What is Stage Right?

• The part of the stage nearest the audience

• The part of the stage farthest from the audience 

• The part of the stage to the left of the audience

• The part of the stage to the left of the actor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

disagreement between characters or ideas in a play

• conflict

• costumes

• dialogue

• improvisation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

the audience area of any theatrical space

• set

• house

• curtain call

• places

The unseen sides of the stage

• 1st and 3rd walls

• flys

• aprons

• wings

The way that a character is portrayed is called what?

• Actor's choice

• Directing

• Improvization

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

People who work behind the scenes are called what?

• Crew

• Cast

• Actors

• Characters

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term "blocking" mean in the theater?

• Where to move or stand on the stage

• When an actor stops being the character & acts or looks like themselves.

• Having one's lines memorized; no longer needing the book.

• Wishing the actor "Good Luck!".

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the middle section of a stage called? 

• Middle Stage

• Epicenter

• Center Stage

• Highpoint

When you speak directly to the audience 

• Aside

• Breaking

• Step out

• Full front

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Builds and designs sets for a production.  Works closely with director to get a sense of where the action is taking place.

• Set Designer

• Producer

• Costume Designer

• Music Director