Cinema e Teatro - Specific Terms of Theater
Qui imparerai alcuni termini inglesi specifici legati al teatro come "everyman", "quarta parete" e "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
combattimento scenico, lotta scenica
a 19th-century stage illusion technique that uses a partially reflective glass angled at 45 degrees to create ghostly images of people or objects
il fantasma di Pepper, l'illusione del fantasma di Pepper
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
Blackface, Trucco razzista
a group of actors and other professionals who work together to perform plays and other theatrical productions
compagnia teatrale, truppa teatrale
a style of acting where the performer acknowledges and directly addresses the audience, often breaking the fourth wall
recitazione presentazionale, interpretazione presentativa
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
un uomo qualunque, un'opera teatrale scritta durante il Medioevo che racconta la storia di un personaggio di nome Everyman che rappresenta tutta l'umanità
an actor who breaks character by laughing or forgetting their lines, causing the scene to come to a halt
cadavere, attore che rompe il personaggio
Durante il dramma intenso, un attore è improvvisamente diventato un cadavere, scoppiando a ridere nel mezzo di una scena seria.
an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance
quarta parete
I sottili cenni del film al pubblico attraverso le rotture della quarta parete hanno aggiunto un elemento di sorpresa e giocosità, mantenendo gli spettatori coinvolti e divertiti durante tutta la narrazione.
a preliminary performance to assess the potential of a performer
audizione, prova
Il regista è rimasto impressionato dalla sua performance durante il provino.
a short comic scene performed as part of a variety show or comedy program
schizzo
Nello sketch radiofonico, gli effetti sonori e i tempi portavano la battuta finale senza alcuna gag visiva.
a form of theatrical entertainment that involves caricature and parody, often combining elements of comedy, music, dance, and striptease
burlesco, spettacolo burlesco
the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater as a hobby and not a profession
teatro comunitario
Il programma estivo del teatro comunitario ha fornito lezioni di recitazione e laboratori per giovani attori aspiranti, nutrendo la prossima generazione di talenti.
the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience
chiamata tenda
Il richiamo ha segnato la fine di una serata di teatro memorabile, lasciando sia gli interpreti che i membri del pubblico con ricordi duraturi di una performance indimenticabile.
the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance
prova generale
a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting
scena-spostamento
Il cambio di scena era una parte integrante del processo di produzione, richiedendo coordinazione e lavoro di squadra per portare in vita il mondo della commedia sul palco.
the skill or experience in writing or performing a play in theater
scenotecnica
a loud whisper uttered by an actor on the stage, meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
fase sussurro
La battuta ha funzionato grazie al suo perfetto sussurro scenico.
a stage direction that indicates the sudden extinguishing of all lights on stage, usually for a brief period
buio, 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
pantomime
La performance è stata una bellissima esibizione di mimo e movimento.
a set of acting techniques used to create realistic portrayals of characters on stage by emphasizing emotional authenticity and psychological realism
Il Metodo Stanislavski, Il Sistema Stanislavski
a performance style characterized by a critical, political, and distancing approach that aims to create an objective and analytical perspective on social issues
tecnica brechtiana, metodo brechtiano
the use of masks in theater performance and training, in which the actor uses the mask to explore different characters, emotions, and archetypes
lavoro con la maschera, uso della maschera
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
small theaters outside Broadway street that have a limited budget and are engaged in experimentation
Piccoli teatri
small-scale and experimental productions that are typically performed in non-traditional theater spaces
off-off-Broadway, produzioni sperimentali su piccola scala
theater productions that are staged in smaller, independent theaters located outside of London's West End theater district
teatro Off West End, produzioni teatrali fuori dal West End
professional theater productions that are performed outside of major metropolitan areas, often in smaller cities or towns
teatro regionale, scena regionale
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
teatro di repertorio, teatro a repertorio
a theatrical production that often satirizes recent events and consists of jokes, songs, dances, etc.
rivista
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
teatro estivo, teatro d'estate
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
varietà
Il declino del vaudeville arrivò con l'ascesa del cinema e della radio, ma la sua influenza può ancora essere vista nei moderni spettacoli di varietà e nei club di commedia.
a type of theatrical performance that is presented in a workshop setting, typically with minimal sets, costumes, and props
produzione da laboratorio, spettacolo da laboratorio
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
spettacolo
La sua opera premiata ha ricevuto recensioni entusiastiche sia dalla critica che dal pubblico.
the characters that participate in a play, novel, or narrative
dramatis personae
the act of leaving the stage by an actor
uscita
L'attore ha dimenticato la sua battuta di uscita.
the first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment
apertura
L'orchestra ha ricevuto una standing ovation all'apertura della loro serie di concerti.
