| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accent | distinctive pronunciation pattern |
| 2. | ad-lib | improvise lines spontaneously |
| 3. | adjustment | change made after feedback |
| 4. | agent | representative finding work |
| 5. | arc | character’s overall change |
| 6. | articulation | clear formation of speech sounds |
| 7. | audition | tryout for a role |
| 8. | backstage | area behind the stage |
| 9. | backstory | character’s past history |
| 10. | beat | small unit of action |
| 11. | blocking | planned stage movement |
| 12. | breath | air control for speaking |
| 13. | business | small purposeful stage action |
| 14. | callback | second audition invitation |
| 15. | cast | actors in a production |
| 16. | character | person portrayed by an actor |
| 17. | cheat out | angle body toward audience |
| 18. | cold read | reading script without preparation |
| 19. | conflict | opposing forces in drama |
| 20. | cross | move across the stage |
| 21. | cue | signal to begin action |
| 22. | dialect | regional or social speech variety |
| 23. | dialogue | conversation between characters |
| 24. | diction | clarity of pronunciation |
| 25. | director | person guiding the production |
| 26. | downstage | closer to the audience |
| 27. | dress rehearsal | final rehearsal in costume |
| 28. | ensemble | group performing together |
| 29. | entrance | coming onto the stage |
| 30. | enunciation | distinct articulation of words |
| 31. | exit | leaving the stage |
| 32. | extra | background performer |
| 33. | eyeline | direction of the actor’s gaze |
| 34. | focus | concentration and attention |
| 35. | frame | visible area of the shot |
| 36. | given circumstances | facts of the character’s world |
| 37. | greenroom | waiting room for performers |
| 38. | headshot | actor’s professional photo |
| 39. | hit your mark | reach the assigned position |
| 40. | improv | unscripted performance |
| 41. | inflection | vocal variation in tone |
| 42. | intention | purpose behind an action |
| 43. | intermission | break between parts |
| 44. | intonation | rise and fall of voice |
| 45. | lead | main role in a production |
| 46. | line | spoken words in a script |
| 47. | listening | active attention to others |
| 48. | makeup | cosmetics for stage appearance |
| 49. | mark | exact place to stand |
| 50. | marking | saving energy in rehearsal |
| 51. | matinee | daytime performance |
| 52. | method | particular acting approach |
| 53. | monologue | long speech by one actor |
| 54. | note | director’s feedback point |
| 55. | objective | character’s immediate goal |
| 56. | obstacle | thing blocking a goal |
| 57. | off-book | performing without script in hand |
| 58. | offstage | out of audience view |
| 59. | onstage | visible in performance area |
| 60. | opening night | first public performance |
| 61. | pace | overall speed of performance |
| 62. | pause | brief stop in speech |
| 63. | physicality | use of the body |
| 64. | pitch | highness or lowness of voice |
| 65. | presence | compelling effect on audience |
| 66. | preview | performance before official opening |
| 67. | projection | strong clear vocal delivery |
| 68. | prop | object used in performance |
| 69. | reaction | response shown onstage |
| 70. | rehearsal | practice before performance |
| 71. | resonance | richness and depth of voice |
| 72. | resume | actor’s experience summary |
| 73. | review | critical assessment of performance |
| 74. | rhythm | pattern of movement or speech |
| 75. | role | part played in a production |
| 76. | run-through | full rehearsal from start |
| 77. | scene | part of a play or film |
| 78. | script | written text of a production |
| 79. | sides | audition script excerpts |
| 80. | slate | state name for camera |
| 81. | spotlight | focused beam of light |
| 82. | stage | platform for performance |
| 83. | stakes | what can be gained or lost |
| 84. | subtext | unstated meaning beneath words |
| 85. | table read | group script reading aloud |
| 86. | tactic | method used to achieve objective |
| 87. | tempo | speed of delivery or action |
| 88. | timing | sense of exact moment |
| 89. | tone | quality or attitude of voice |
| 90. | truthfulness | believability and honesty in acting |
| 91. | typecast | repeatedly cast in similar roles |
| 92. | understudy | backup actor for a role |
| 93. | upstage | farther from the audience |
| 94. | urgency | pressing need driving action |
| 95. | versatility | ability to play varied roles |
| 96. | voice-over | spoken audio over visuals |
| 97. | volume | loudness of the voice |
| 98. | warm-up | preparation exercises before performing |
| 99. | wide shot | camera shot showing more area |
| 100. | wings | side areas offstage |
