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Stage Directions. Drama 10. Basic Stage Vocabulary. Stage directions apply to the actor as he/she faces the audience Stage Right -R- the actor’s right Stage Left –L- the actor’s left Downstage -D- nearest the audience Upstage -U- away from the audience C – Centre Stage.
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Stage Directions Drama 10
Basic Stage Vocabulary • Stage directions apply to the actor as he/she faces the audience • Stage Right -R- the actor’s right • Stage Left –L- the actor’s left • Downstage -D- nearest the audience • Upstage -U- away from the audience • C – Centre Stage
Other Stage Vocabulary • Onstage – the acting area within the set, visible to the audience • Offstage – the parts of the stage not enclosed by the setting • Backstage – the area behind the setting • Wings – the offstage areas to the left and right of the acting area • House – the auditorium where the audience sits (also called ‘outfront’)
Body Positions • Five basic positions: • One quarter • Full front • Profile • Three quarter • Full back