Theatre Vocabulary Crossword

The carefully selected clothing worn by the actors.
spontaneous use of movement and speech to create a character.
Length of time the play will be presented
move to a more prominent position
A room near the stage where actors await entrance cues and receive guests after the performance.
derogatory term for exaggerated, unnecessary facial expressions or physical gestures.
Stagecraft The knowledge and skills required to create the physical aspects of a production
leave the stage
enter the stage
central thought, idea, or significance of the action of a play.
Direction given by the Stage Manager to signal actors to be in position before each act begins.
person who supervises the physical production of a play and who is in charge of the stage during the performance.
last words or action of an actor immediately preceding the lines or business of another actor.
To extemporize stage business or dialogue
art of creating and arranging dances onstage.
block the audience’s view of a person or object
The "what happens" in a story
To speak loudly so the entire audience can hear you.
Dismantling the set, costumes and props at the end of the run of a show.
A solo speech.
An improvisational, process-oriented form of drama
withdraw to a less obvious position
Any action performed on stage
role played by an actor as she or he assumes another’s identity