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Drama/Theatre
Terms
15
Music
Undergraduate 3
03/04/2011

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Actor

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Definition
A male actor.
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Actress

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Definition
A female actor.
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Arena

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Definition
A theatre in which the stage is at the center of the auditorium.
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Cast

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Definition
A group of people selected to portray characters.
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Chorus

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Definition
A group of singers.
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Costumes

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Definition
A style of dress characteristic of a particular country, period, or people, often worn in a play.
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Director

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Definition
The one who brings all the elements together.
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Duet

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Definition
Acting two people perform on stage.
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Folktales

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Definition
Any story or tale passed on traditionally and based on superstition or false beliefs.
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Freytag pyramid

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Definition
A triangular diagram that shows how a plot or storyline progresses.
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Props

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Definition
Any article, except costume or scenery, used as part of a dramatic production.
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Scenery

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Definition
The painted backdrop on a theatrical stage.
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Front of house

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Definition
Box office and lobby of a theatre.
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Script

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Definition
The written dialogue, description, and directions provided by the playwright.
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Backstage

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Definition
Area behind scenery not visible to the audience.
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