The basic terminology for theatre class @ LNCharter
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| Most plays on stage are written in a | representational style
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| Representational style | Act as if there is no fourth wall between the stage and the house
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| Presentational style | Actors discuss events on stage with the audience
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| Regardless of play _____, each actor must develop a unique character that fits the author's ________ | style, intent
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| Subtext | what the lines imply but never say
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| Historical Characters | those nonfictional characters from history
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| Example of historical characters | Abraham Lincoln
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| Classical Plays | those who have withstood the test of time
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| Example of classical plays | Romeo and Juliet
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| Method Acting | Emotional, Russian Stanslavski
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| Technical Acting | Allows the actor to explore the character from a less emotionally involved perspective
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| Off book | all lines are completely memorized
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| scene stealing/ upstaging | when someone who should not have the audience's attention does something to steal it
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| Crossing | When someone cuts in front of you and blocks you
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| Counter Cross | Naturally move as to be seen again
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| Regardless of the action, everything must be | motivated
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| Cheating | when an actor compromises, facing a point between another actor and the audience to make it look like he is addressing the other actor
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