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ch 5 theatre vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| audition | the process of trying out for a part in a play |
| centering | locating the place roughly in the torso where all the lines of force come together |
| circle of attention | the range of an actors concentration |
| inner truth | the thoughts and emotions of characters |
| integration | bringing all aspects of acting together to create a realistic character |
| Magic "if" | a word that lets us imagine ourselves in any situation |
| projecting | the ability to make your voice heard throughout the theater |
| psychophysical action | deliberate intentional movement by the actor |
| realistic acting | drama that depicts characters, situations close to real life |
| rehearsal | practicing for a play |
| relaxation | letting the performance come through naturally and effortlessly |
| spine | the fundamental action or conflict |
| stanislavski | creator of first realistic form of acting |
| superobjective | something a character in aplay wants more than anything else |
| through line of a role | the fundamental action or conflict |
| personal role | performance as a braggart, a martyr, a hero, etc |
| social role | performing as a mother, daughter, teacher, etc |
| double | perform several parts in the same play |
| roleplaying | taking on the roles of others to facilitate learning |
| imitation | copying another's actions |
| conscious-acting | being aware of one's performance |
| clap-trap | any gesture by an actor intended to produce applause |
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