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Key words for GCSE Drama.
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stage |
The stage is the floor or raised platform that actors perform on.
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right |
Stage right is the right-hand side of the stage from the performer's perspective..
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left |
Stage left is the left-hand side of the stage from the performer's perspective.
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downstage |
Downstage is the part of the stage nearest the audience.
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upstage |
Upstage is the part of the stage furthest from the audience.
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centre
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Centre stage is the centre of the stage.
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enter |
Enter indicates a character's entrance onto the stage.
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exit |
Exit indicates a character's exit from the stage.
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levels |
Levels are the positioning of characters onstage to show their relative status.
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energy |
Energy is the commitment and enthusiasm a performer brings to their role.
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corpse |
To corpse is to laugh involuntarily and break character.
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prompt |
A prompt is a short cue used when an actor has forgotten their lines.
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stance |
Stance refers to the standing position of a character.
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stereotype |
A stereotype is a common but oversimplified portrayal of someone.
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understudy |
An understudy learns the part of a key character in case the main actor cannot perform.
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reactions |
Reactions are how a character responds to others.
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aside |
An aside is a moment when the character speaks to the audience.
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