the techniques used by actors to simulate fight scenes in theater, film, and television productions in a safe and believable manner
ステージ戦闘
a 19th-century stage illusion technique that uses a partially reflective glass angled at 45 degrees to create ghostly images of people or objects
ペッパーズゴースト
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
ブラックフェイス
a group of actors and other professionals who work together to perform plays and other theatrical productions
劇団
a style of acting where the performer acknowledges and directly addresses the audience, often breaking the fourth wall
プレゼンテーショナル演技
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
エブリマン
an actor who breaks character by laughing or forgetting their lines, causing the scene to come to a halt
死体
an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance
第四の壁
a preliminary audition or performance to assess the potential of a performer or a production before it is presented to a wider audience
オーディション
a form of theatrical entertainment that involves caricature and parody, often combining elements of comedy, music, dance, and striptease
バーレスク
the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater as a hobby and not a profession
コミュニティシアター
the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience
カーテンコール
the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance
ゲネプロ
a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting
シーンシフト
a loud whisper uttered by an actor on the stage, meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
舞台の囁き
a stage direction that indicates the sudden extinguishing of all lights on stage, usually for a brief period
ブラックアウト
a theatrical technique in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words
ミーム
a set of acting techniques used to create realistic portrayals of characters on stage by emphasizing emotional authenticity and psychological realism
スタニスラフスキーのメソッド
a performance style characterized by a critical, political, and distancing approach that aims to create an objective and analytical perspective on social issues
ブレヒト技法
the use of masks in theater performance and training, in which the actor uses the mask to explore different characters, emotions, and archetypes
マスクワーク
a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US
ブロードウェイ
small theaters outside Broadway street that have a limited budget and are engaged in experimentation
オフブロードウェイ劇場
small-scale and experimental productions that are typically performed in non-traditional theater spaces
オフオフブロードウェイ
theater productions that are staged in smaller, independent theaters located outside of London's West End theater district
オフ・ウエスト・エンドの劇場
professional theater productions that are performed outside of major metropolitan areas, often in smaller cities or towns
地域劇場
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
レパートリー劇場
a theatrical production that often satirizes recent events and consists of jokes, songs, dances, etc.
レビュー
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
夏季劇場
a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s
ヴォードビル
a type of theatrical performance that is presented in a workshop setting, typically with minimal sets, costumes, and props
ワークショップ制作
the first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment
オープニング