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The Actor’s Lexicon: Understanding Acting Terms and Phrases

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:12:59 +0000

Acting, like any other field of art, has its own unique terminology. If you’re looking to enter the world of acting or just curious to learn more about this creative pursuit, understanding these terms is essential. From terminology related to the physical act of performing on stage or in front of a camera, to terms […]

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Acting Terms Used By Casting Directors and Directors

DirectSubmit — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:55:48 +0000

Acting Terms Used By Casting Directors When starting out as an actor, you read and hear lots of terminology that you may not know about. here is a list of acting terms that you hear often on set and on casting breakdowns. Actors Equity Association (you may also just hear “Equity”) – Live theatre actor’s union. […]

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Acting Terms Everyone Should Know

DirectSubmit — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:00:35 +0000

Here is a great list of acting terms and Entertainment industry terms which you will hear often on film sets, in theatre productions and in recording studios. Above the Line – A budgetary term for movies and TV. The line refers to money budgeted for creative talent, such as actors, writers, directors, and producers. Academic […]

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Acting Terms to know for Aspiring Actors

DirectSubmit — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:38:56 +0000

Acting Terms to know for Aspiring Actors. Knowing the terminology used by professional actors will help you understand what being a professional actor is all about. ARTICULATION: The clarity with which you speak. To speak with proper articulation is to speak clearly, pronouncing letters and words properly so the audience can understand you. BLOCKING: An actor’s […]

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Different Types Of Theatre Productions

DirectSubmit — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:18:57 +0000

There’s more to theatre than just someone enacting something on the stage. There are different kinds of theatre productions that cover different types of themes and styles. Whether you’re planning to start your own theatre project are looking to get into theatre as a form of entertainment, it would help to know the following kinds […]

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Acting Terminology 101

DirectSubmit — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:42:25 +0000

Show business is full of colorful acting terminology. Here is a short list of Showbiz terms that an actor might want to be familiar with! A-LIST – Usually refers to top-tier actors/actresses who are paid upwards of $20 million per feature film; can also refer to producers, directors and writers who can be guaranteed to have a film made […]

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