Actor's neutral- an actor stands tall with hands by their side and their feet shoulder-width apart, ready to act
Adlib- to improvise or make up parts of dialogue
Articulation- speaking clearly so that every word is understandable
Audience position- a cue for the ensemble to sit in a designated place ready to watch a performance or class work
Blocking- the actor's movement from place to place and action on stage
Characterization- the development and portrayal of a character by creating a different voice, body and personality
Cue line- the line of dialogue before yours
Diagonals- the imaginary line actors stand on so they can be seen by everyone in the audience
Going up on lines- forgetting a line of dialogue during a rehearsal or performance
Mark- place a set piece at a specific place on stage
Pacing- the timing or speed at which the action of the play moves
Projection- speaking loudly so your voice can be heard in the back of the theater space
Sight lines- the places backstage where actors become visible to the audience
Stealing focus- acting or speaking to catch the attention of the audience when another actor is speaking
Strike- removing a piece of set from the stage
