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Kino und Theater - Spezifische Theaterbegriffe

Hier lernen Sie einige spezifische englische Begriffe im Zusammenhang mit Theater wie „Everyman“, „Fourth Wall“ und „Vaudeville“.

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the techniques used by actors to simulate fight scenes in theater, film, and television productions in a safe and believable manner

Schaukämpfe, Theaterkampf

Schaukämpfe, Theaterkampf

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a 19th-century stage illusion technique that uses a partially reflective glass angled at 45 degrees to create ghostly images of people or objects

Pepper's Ghost, Pepper's Geist

Pepper's Ghost, Pepper's Geist

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Blackface
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a form of theatrical makeup used to portray offensive and racist caricatures of black people, which has a history of causing harm and perpetuating negative stereotypes

Schwarzes Make-up, Schwarze Schminke

Schwarzes Make-up, Schwarze Schminke

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a group of actors and other professionals who work together to perform plays and other theatrical productions

Theatergruppe, Schauspieltruppe

Theatergruppe, Schauspieltruppe

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a style of acting where the performer acknowledges and directly addresses the audience, often breaking the fourth wall

präsentationales Schauspiel, präsentative Schauspielkunst

präsentationales Schauspiel, präsentative Schauspielkunst

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Everyman
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a play that was written during the Middle Ages and tells the story of a character named Everyman who represents all of humanity, facing death and judgment before God

Jedermann, Jedermann

Jedermann, Jedermann

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corpse
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an actor who breaks character by laughing or forgetting their lines, causing the scene to come to a halt

Leichnam, Corpse (in einem schauspielerischen Kontext)

Leichnam, Corpse (in einem schauspielerischen Kontext)

Ex: He was so nervous that he became corpse, forgetting his lines completely .
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a surprising or unexpected twist in a play or performance

Theatercoup, Überraschungseffekt

Theatercoup, Überraschungseffekt

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an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance

vierte Wand, Fiktionale Grenze

vierte Wand, Fiktionale Grenze

Ex: The film 's subtle nods to the audience fourth wall breaks added an element of surprise and playfulness , keeping viewers engaged and entertained throughout the narrative .
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try-out
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a preliminary audition or performance to assess the potential of a performer or a production before it is presented to a wider audience

Probevorstellung, Vorspiel

Probevorstellung, Vorspiel

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sketch
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a brief and funny part of a play or performance

Sketch, Skizze

Sketch, Skizze

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two-hander
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a play that is written in order to be staged only by two actors

Zwei-Personen-Stück, Zwei-Hander

Zwei-Personen-Stück, Zwei-Hander

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burlesque
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a form of theatrical entertainment that involves caricature and parody, often combining elements of comedy, music, dance, and striptease

Burlesque, Burleske

Burlesque, Burleske

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the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater as a hobby and not a profession

Laientheater, Amateurtheater

Laientheater, Amateurtheater

Ex: community theater's summer program provided acting classes and workshops for aspiring young actors , nurturing the next generation of talent .
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the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience

Vorhangschluss, Abschlussapplaus

Vorhangschluss, Abschlussapplaus

Ex: curtain call marked the end of a memorable evening of theater , leaving both performers and audience members with lasting memories of an unforgettable performance .
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curtain-up
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the time when the curtain is raised and a show or play begins

Vorhang auf, Erster Vorhang

Vorhang auf, Erster Vorhang

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the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance

Generalprobe, Dressurprobe

Generalprobe, Dressurprobe

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a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting

Szenawechsel, Bühnenwechsel

Szenawechsel, Bühnenwechsel

Ex: Scene-shifting was an integral part of the production process , requiring coordination and teamwork to bring the world of the play to life on stage .
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stagecraft
[Nomen]

the skill or experience in writing or performing a play in theater

Bühnentechnik, Theaterkunst

Bühnentechnik, Theaterkunst

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a loud whisper uttered by an actor on the stage, meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters

Bühnengeheimnis, Bühnenflüstern

Bühnengeheimnis, Bühnenflüstern

Ex: The joke landed thanks to his stage whisper.
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blackout
[Nomen]

a stage direction that indicates the sudden extinguishing of all lights on stage, usually for a brief period

Abblenden, Dunkelheit

Abblenden, Dunkelheit

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mime
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a theatrical technique in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words

Pantomime, Mime

Pantomime, Mime

Ex: The performance was a beautiful display mime and movement .
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a set of acting techniques used to create realistic portrayals of characters on stage by emphasizing emotional authenticity and psychological realism

Stanislavski-Methode, Stanislavski-System

Stanislavski-Methode, Stanislavski-System

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a performance style characterized by a critical, political, and distancing approach that aims to create an objective and analytical perspective on social issues

Brechtianische Technik, Brecht'sche Methode

Brechtianische Technik, Brecht'sche Methode

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mask work
[Nomen]

the use of masks in theater performance and training, in which the actor uses the mask to explore different characters, emotions, and archetypes

Maskenspiel, Maskenarbeit

Maskenspiel, Maskenarbeit

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Broadway
[Nomen]

a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US

Broadway, Broadway-Straße

Broadway, Broadway-Straße

Ex: Broadway musical captivated audiences with its unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography .
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a theater where the price of a meal is added to the ticket

Dinner-Theater, Essens-Theater

Dinner-Theater, Essens-Theater

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small theaters outside Broadway street that have a limited budget and are engaged in experimentation

Off-Broadway, Off-Broadway-Theater

Off-Broadway, Off-Broadway-Theater

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small-scale and experimental productions that are typically performed in non-traditional theater spaces

Off-Off-Broadway, kleinere experimentelle Produktionen

Off-Off-Broadway, kleinere experimentelle Produktionen

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theater productions that are staged in smaller, independent theaters located outside of London's West End theater district

Off-West-End, Off-Westend

Off-West-End, Off-Westend

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professional theater productions that are performed outside of major metropolitan areas, often in smaller cities or towns

Regionales Theater, Veranstaltungstheater

Regionales Theater, Veranstaltungstheater

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a type of theater where a company performs several different productions using a shared pool of actors over a period of time, often rotating the shows in and out of the schedule

Repertoiretheater, Schauspielhaus

Repertoiretheater, Schauspielhaus

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revue
[Nomen]

a theatrical production that often satirizes recent events and consists of jokes, songs, dances, etc.

Revue, Singspiel

Revue, Singspiel

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a type of theater that stages productions during the summer season, often employing a resident company of actors who perform multiple shows over the course of several weeks or months

Sommerensemble, Sommerstockbühne

Sommerensemble, Sommerstockbühne

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vaudeville
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a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s

Vaudeville, Variété

Vaudeville, Variété

Ex: The decline vaudeville came with the rise of motion pictures and radio , but its influence can still be seen in modern variety shows and comedy clubs .
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a type of theatrical performance that is presented in a workshop setting, typically with minimal sets, costumes, and props

Werkstattproduktion, Workshop-Produktion

Werkstattproduktion, Workshop-Produktion

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play
[Nomen]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Theaterstück

Theaterstück

Ex: Her play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences .
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the characters that participate in a play, novel, or narrative

Dramatis personae, Charaktere

Dramatis personae, Charaktere

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exit
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an act of departure from the stage by an actor

Austritt, Abgang

Austritt, Abgang

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opening
[Nomen]

the first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment

Eröffnung, Premiere

Eröffnung, Premiere

Ex: The orchestra received a standing ovation at opening of their concert series .
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