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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
a 19th-century stage illusion technique that uses a partially reflective glass angled at 45 degrees to create ghostly images of people or objects
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 Gesicht
a group of actors and other professionals who work together to perform plays and other theatrical productions
a style of acting where the performer acknowledges and directly addresses the audience, often breaking the fourth wall
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
jeder Mann
an actor who breaks character by laughing or forgetting their lines, causing the scene to come to a halt
Leiche
a surprising or unexpected twist in a play or performance
Coup de Theater
an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance
vierte Wand (Theater)
a preliminary audition or performance to assess the potential of a performer or a production before it is presented to a wider audience
a play that is written in order to be staged only by two actors
Zweihänder
a form of theatrical entertainment that involves caricature and parody, often combining elements of comedy, music, dance, and striptease
Burleske
the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater as a hobby and not a profession
Gemeinschaftstheater
the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience
wenn sich der Vorhang hebt und alle Schauspieler auf die Bühne kommen
the time when the curtain is raised and a show or play begins
Vorhang auf
the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance
Generalprobe
a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting
Szenenwechsel
the skill or experience in writing or performing a play in theater
Bühnenkunst
a loud whisper uttered by an actor on the stage, meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
Bühnenflüstern
a stage direction that indicates the sudden extinguishing of all lights on stage, usually for a brief period
Blackout
a theatrical technique in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words
Mime
a set of acting techniques used to create realistic portrayals of characters on stage by emphasizing emotional authenticity and psychological realism
a performance style characterized by a critical, political, and distancing approach that aims to create an objective and analytical perspective on social issues
the use of masks in theater performance and training, in which the actor uses the mask to explore different characters, emotions, and archetypes
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
a theater where the price of a meal is added to the ticket
Dinner-Theater
small theaters outside Broadway street that have a limited budget and are engaged in experimentation
Off-Broadway
small-scale and experimental productions that are typically performed in non-traditional theater spaces
theater productions that are staged in smaller, independent theaters located outside of London's West End theater district
professional theater productions that are performed outside of major metropolitan areas, often in smaller cities or towns
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
a theatrical production that often satirizes recent events and consists of jokes, songs, dances, etc.
Revue
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
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
Variete
a type of theatrical performance that is presented in a workshop setting, typically with minimal sets, costumes, and props
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Theaterstück
the characters that participate in a play, novel or narrative
dramatis personae
