Drama Terminology

1. to break character by laughing at an inappropriate time
3. _____ refers to the quality of movement being either light or heavy
7. a thing said or done to signal a performer to enter/do something/say their line
10. a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform
11. flow can either be described as free or _______
15. also known as shoulder breathing
16. to show action, character, or emotion without words
17. the part of the stage closest to the audience
18. planned movement and placement of characters in a performance
19. to stand at a 90 degree angle in relation to the audience

2. on the right side of a stage from the point of view of the audience facing the stage
4. type of stage that the audience is seated on three sides
5. The most important rule when doing improvisation
6. type of stage, usually with an arch, that the audience only views the action from one side
7. two-way process of sharing information between a listener and teller
8. Rudolf ___________ was a pioneer in dance notation
9. dome-shaped muscle that is important when breathing
12. to ensure that the audience can see you and to give depth to the stage, it is best to move on the _______
13. to conceal(hide)something, someone or yourself from view
14. when miming an object, it is important to demonstrate its shape, weight, texture and _______