| A | B |
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| stage directions | these are given according to our view as an actor facing the audience, e.g. upstage |
| wings | either side of the stage |
| downstage | towards the audience |
| upstage | away from the audience |
| costume | the clothes which a character wears |
| lighting | aesthetic use of electric light to enhance a performance |
| voice projection | creating a more resonant and penetrating voice, using the diaphragm |
| blocking | the first movements which the director instructs the cast to do |
| character | the inner personality of the person you are playing on the stage |
| mime | to act out a scene or extract in total silence |
| gesture | use of the body to emphasise dialogue |
| dramatic pause | using silences to emphasise the words which come next |
| stage manager | person responsible for all props and scenery set |
| cue | a word, phrase or direction which kicks off the next speech |
| props | the portable bits and pieces used on stage |
| delivery | the method of speaking ensuring the audience can hear what the actor is saying |
| timing | pauses and speed of delivery |
| dress rehearsal | the final rehearsal, in costume, with all effects, lights, props and scenery |
| proscenium | traditional type of stage that looks like a picture frame with curtains |
| improvisation | piece of acting which is made up as you go along |
