7th Drama Test Crossword Review

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Across
  1. 1. The physical surroundings in which the action will take place this includes backdrops, furniture, flats, etc.
  2. 3. ____ Speaking is the act of speaking face-to-face to a live audience.
  3. 5. The person who creates the production and writes it down for performances
  4. 6. A large piece of fabric or scenery painted and hung at the back of the set.
  5. 9. A story that is intended to be performed by actors
  6. 12. The person who interprets a play, casts, blocks, and helps actors develop their characters
  7. 13. Movements of the face that show emotions and/or ideas are _____ expressions.
  8. 16. The written text of a play or movie. It contains dialogue, stage directions, & acts/ scenes.
  9. 19. to turn more fully to the audience, so they can always see your face clearly.
  10. 20. 19th century style of drama that used exaggerated characters & encouraged audience interaction
  11. 22. A sketched out design plan of what the set will look like.
  12. 24. A short performance given by an actor so that a director can decide if they are a good fit for that character.
  13. 25. a group who acts together; the focus is on the group, not the individual
  14. 27. when a character speaks directly to the audience; but the other characters don't hear
  15. 28. Melodramas included lots of ___ participation & would hold up cue cards to them to cheer, boo, and clap.
Down
  1. 2. a form of theatre which is not scripted or rehearsed.
  2. 4. The area of the stage furthest away from the audience
  3. 7. A person who uses movement & voice to portray a character to an audience.
  4. 8. This person secures financial backing for a production
  5. 10. ____ Characterization is when the actor TELLS the audience what the personality traits of the character are.
  6. 11. The use of platforms or body positions on stage of various heights
  7. 14. ___ Characters are easily recognizable characters; usually flat & one-dimensional.
  8. 15. A diorama of what the set design will look like is called a set ___.
  9. 17. This person is responsible for designing a show's dance/movement
  10. 18. Stage _____ is what an actor does on stage to develop their character; necessary or interpretive
  11. 21. A living picture or scene formed by a group posing motionlessly & silently.
  12. 23. Body movements that people use to create emphasis or meaning
  13. 26. An organized reading of the script by the actors with speaking parts.