1. THEATER TERMS
Table Discussion: What do you want to get out of/learn in theatre class this semester?

2. The movement of actors on the stage
TERMS TO KNOW
Blocking
The movement of actors on the stage
*The director creates the blocking.
* The actor is responsible for learning and doing the blocking.

3. Introducing yourself before an in-class performance or an audition.
TERMS TO KNOW
Slating
Introducing yourself before an in-class performance or an audition.

4. Any item an actor uses/carries on stage.
TERMS TO KNOW
Props
Any item an actor uses/carries on stage.

5. TERMS TO KNOW
Wings
The areas off stage where actors enter from. These are usually made of curtains.

6. TERMS TO KNOW
Improvisation
Unscripted scenes that are performed without previous preparation.

7. To remove an object from the stage.
TERMS TO KNOW
Strike
To remove an object from the stage.

8. TERMS TO KNOW Breaking character
Doing actions or saying things that are not appropriate for your character to do.
*This can include laughing, dropping an accent, acting like yourself instead of your character.

9. TERMS TO KNOW
Cheat Out
Turning your body toward the audience so they can see you.

10. TERMS TO KNOW
Fourth Wall
The invisible wall actors put up in front of the audience to help them stay in character.

11. TERMS TO KNOW
Upstaging yourself
Turning or blocking yourself from the audience (upstage).

12. TERMS TO KNOW
Prompt book
The book used by directors and stage managers that include the script with blocking, technical designs, character breakdowns, and rehearsal schedules.

13. TERMS TO KNOW Projection
Making your voice loud enough for the audience to hear you (not screaming).
Diction
Pronouncing all of the sounds in your words so the audience can follow what you are saying.

14. Turning your body to different areas of the stage (front, ¼, ½, back).
TERMS TO KNOW
Body Position
Turning your body to different areas of the stage (front, ¼, ½, back).
*Open body positions= welcoming and positive
*Closed body positions= shut off and negative

15. To make up lines that are still in character.
TERMS TO KNOW
Ad-lib
To make up lines that are still in character.
*This is usually done to cover a mistake.