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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Tras Bambalinas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre obra, como "soliloquy", "revival", "balcony", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
community theater
community theater
[Sustantivo]

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

teatro comunitario

teatro comunitario

Ex: The community theater group put on a production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the local high school auditorium. 
ad lib
ad lib
[Sustantivo]

a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation

improvisación

improvisación

Ex: The actor's quick wit saved the scene when he forgot his line, delivering a perfectly timed ad lib that had the audience roaring with laughter. 
comedy of manners
comedy of manners
[Sustantivo]

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

comedia costumbrista

comedia costumbrista

Ex: "Emma" by Jane Austen explores matchmaking in Regency England, a classic comedy of manners. 
montage
montage
[Sustantivo]

a technique or process of selecting, editing, and pasting separate footage in order to create a motion picture

montaje

montaje

Ex: The filmmaker used a montage to depict the protagonist's journey through different cities. 
premiere
premiere
[Sustantivo]

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

estreno, premiere

estreno, premiere

Ex: The red carpet was rolled out for the premiere of the highly anticipated blockbuster movie. 
melodrama
melodrama
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

melodrama

melodrama

Ex: The movie descended into melodrama in the final act, with characters delivering over-the-top speeches and indulging in exaggerated emotional outbursts. 
matinee
matinee
[Sustantivo]

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

matiné, matinée

matiné, matinée

Ex: Editors use matinee to refine pacing and maintain audience engagement throughout the movie. 
curtain call
curtain call
[Sustantivo]

the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience

ovación final

ovación final

Ex: As the final notes of the musical faded away, the audience erupted into applause, signaling the start of the eagerly anticipated curtain call. 
to dramatize

to turn a book, story, or an event into a movie or play

dramatizar

dramatizar

Ex: Historical accounts of great leaders are often dramatized in biographical films to engage modern audiences. 
surtitle
surtitle
[Sustantivo]

translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play

sobretítulo

sobretítulo

Ex: The surtitles displayed translations of the dialogue for non-native speakers in the audience. 
soliloquy
soliloquy
[Sustantivo]

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

monólogo interior, soliloquio

monólogo interior, soliloquio

Ex: The actor delivered the soliloquy with intensity, allowing the audience to glimpse the character's innermost thoughts and emotions. 
stage direction
stage direction
[Sustantivo]

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

acotación

acotación

Ex: The stage direction called for a prop to be placed center stage before the next scene. 
revival
revival
[Sustantivo]

a new performance of something old that has not been performed for a long time, such as a play

reposición, nuevo montaje

reposición, nuevo montaje

Ex: Critics praised the production's authenticity in the revival of the ancient Greek tragedy "Medea." 
to prompt
to prompt
[Verbo]

to assist someone by suggesting the next words or actions they may have forgotten or not fully learned

apuntar, soplar

apuntar, soplar

Ex: During the play rehearsal, the director prompted the actor who had momentarily forgotten their lines. 
to enact
to enact
[Verbo]

to act a role in a motion picture or perform a play on stage

representar

representar

Ex: She will enact the lead role in the upcoming romantic comedy. 
interpretation
interpretation
[Sustantivo]

a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

interpretación

interpretación

Ex: His interpretation of the character brought new depth and complexity to the stage production, earning him critical acclaim. 
to overact
to overact
[Verbo]

to act a role in an exaggerated way that is not natural

sobreactuar

sobreactuar

Ex: He tends to overact by emphasizing every line with dramatic gestures. 
to miscast
to miscast
[Verbo]

to assign the roles of a play, motion picture, etc. to unsuitable actors

dar un papel poco apropiado

dar un papel poco apropiado

Ex: By the time they realized it, they had already miscast the key role. 
read-through
read-through
[Sustantivo]

a preparatory session during which actors read the words of a play before beginning to practice it on the stage

primer ensayo, lectura previa

primer ensayo, lectura previa

Ex: The cast gathered around a table for the read-through, eagerly flipping through their scripts and preparing to bring their characters to life. 
to put on
to put on
[Verbo]

to stage a play, a show, etc. for an audience

presentar, montar

presentar, montar

Ex: The school decided to put on a play about environmental awareness. 
rehearsal
rehearsal
[Sustantivo]

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The actors gathered for their final rehearsal before the opening night of the play. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: She portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed film, earning praise for her nuanced performance. 
adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

adaptación

adaptación

Ex: The film adaptation of the bestselling novel stayed true to the book's plot and characters. 
art director
art director
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of the artistic features, such as props and costumes of a movie or play

director artístico

director artístico

Ex: The art director oversees the visual elements of a film, ensuring consistency and creativity in every scene. 
dramatist
dramatist
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturgo

dramaturgo

Ex: The theater company invited a talented dramatist to write an original script for their upcoming production. 
balcony
balcony
[Sustantivo]

an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience

anfiteatro, galería

anfiteatro, galería

Ex: The best seats in the theater were in the balcony, offering a clear view of the stage. 
offstage
offstage
[Adjetivo]

situated out of sight of the audience, typically in the wings or backstage

de fuera del escenario

de fuera del escenario

Ex: Offstage whispers hinted at the upcoming plot twist. 
set piece
set piece
[Sustantivo]

a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex

escena

escena

Ex: The grand ballroom set piece towered over the stage, adorned with crystal chandeliers and opulent furnishings, transporting the audience to a lavish 19th-century soiree. 
blockbuster
blockbuster
[Sustantivo]

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

Ex: The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office. 
cinematography
cinematography
[Sustantivo]

the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork

cinematografía

cinematografía

Ex: The cinematography in the action sequence was dynamic and visually captivating. 
costume drama
costume drama
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

drama histórico

drama histórico

Ex: The costume drama depicted the court intrigue of medieval Europe with stunning accuracy. 
credit
credit
[Sustantivo]

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

títulos de crédito, créditos

títulos de crédito, créditos

Ex: The credits rolled as the audience applauded the cast and crew. 
to fictionalize

to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details

novelar, dramatizar

novelar, dramatizar

Ex: The author fictionalized her childhood experiences in her bestselling novel. 
film noir
film noir
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations

cine negro, film noir

cine negro, film noir

Ex: "Double Indemnity" is a classic film noir that follows an insurance salesman who becomes involved in a murder plot with a femme fatale, leading to betrayal and deception. 
fourth wall
fourth wall
[Sustantivo]

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

cuarta pared

cuarta pared

Ex: Breaking the fourth wall, the character addressed the audience directly, inviting them into the inner workings of the play and blurring the line between fiction and reality. 
intermission
intermission
[Sustantivo]

a short pause between parts of a play, movie, etc.

intermedio, intervalo

intermedio, intervalo

Ex: The orchestra performed a lively piece during the intermission to entertain the audience. 
interlude
interlude
[Sustantivo]

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

interludio

interludio

Ex: During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act. 
epilogue
epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a short address to the audience by an actor at the conclusion of a play, frequently in verse

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: The actor delivered a humorous epilogue to lighten the mood after the tragedy. 
understudy
understudy
[Sustantivo]

an actor who practices the lines of another actor in order to replace them if necessary

suplente

suplente

Ex: The understudy stepped into the lead role at the last minute when the main actor fell ill. 
telefilm
telefilm
[Sustantivo]

a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

película para televisión

película para televisión

Ex: She starred in a romantic telefilm that aired last weekend on a popular channel. 
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