This is another word for a problem and the Inciting Incident creates it in a story
This person’s job is to create a believable character built on the things they learn about their character through the script.
The purpose of these are to help the audience understand the story, help the actor communicate with the audience, and help the audience see all the actors.
This blocking guideline says when you move right you should use your _____ foot.
This is what a character has to gain or loose in a scene or script.
An acting tool to help the scene become more believable; It shows you’re listening to the other characters in your scene and shows what you think and feel about what they’re saying and doing. Ms. Stieber’s acting professor said, “Acting is ________”
This is an acting technique where an actor will think as their character during their performance to help them use their movement and voice to make what they’re thinking clearer.
When you can say something and the way you say it changes the meaning to something else.
The right side of the stage from the actor’s point of view looking towards the audience.
This is an item you bring to an audition and leave with the casting director; it shows your contact information and experience you have.
The tempo of the scene; A scene will move quickly, slowly, or at a medium rate depending on what is being communicated with the audience and the mood that is set.
Most of the plot of the play is made up of these events and build the story to the most exciting part.
The decisions an actor makes to build off the script to make their character more believable.
This is a type of audition where you show up in loose clothing, prepared to move. The choreographer teaches you a number and you perform it with a small group of people. ______ audition.
This is the part of the story after the climax, when the story wraps itself up. It’s usually only two or three events. Shows a return of life to normal or a new normal.
The background information the audience needs to know to understand the story.
This is a blanket term for the Climax and the Falling Action. It’s the fixing of the problem of the story.
When turning onstage you should turn
This blocking guideline says you should cross in a ____ line
A silent moment in your scene that communicates a lot with the audience. Called a Beat in your script. Ms. Stieber’s favorite use of pacing.
This is something that can be handled by actors onstage and used to add to the believability of the story, such as a cane, picture frame, book, or suitcase.
When you are placed in a role.