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Theatre terms

These terms will help you become familiar with theatre terms and definitions.

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green roomThe room that the actors use before they go on stage.
projectionWhen the speaker uses thier voice in a loud enough range that they fill the theatre and everyone can hear them.
dictionWhen the speaker speaks clear enough and pronounces the words so that the audience understands what they are saying.
center stageWhen the actor is standing or positioned in the center of the stage.
auditionWhen an actor tries out for a play by doing short performances.
call backWhen the actor gets asked back after an audition to perform again to try out for a role.
castedWhen a director chooses an actor for a specific role or part.
warm-upsWhen actors do vocal exercises to use thier voice.
stage leftThe left side of the actor when the actor is facing the audience.
stage rightThe right side of the actor when the actor is facing the audience.
the pitThe area in front of the stage where the orchestra plays.
downstageThe area of the stage that is closest to the audience.
upstageThe area of the stage that is far away from the audience and closest to the back of the stage.
curtain callThe actors all join on stage to take a bow before the curtain closes.

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