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The Actors Encyclopaedia - TThe Actors Encyclopaedia - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZTABLE WORK Rehearsals during which the script is read, usually around a table, in which interpretation and character are discussed. TAFT-HARTLEY ACT A federal statute which allows a non-union actor to work at a union job for 30 days before being required to join a union. TAG LINE The final line of a scene or act just before the closing of the curtain. TAKE An unedited performance of a filmed scene. TAKE 5 Take a five minute break. TALENT AGENT A individual who acts as a performer's business representative by securing auditions, handling contracts and pay in exchange for a percentage of the performer's earning. TALENT AGENCY A company that represents talent. TALENT MANAGER Individual who advises and counsels performers in aspects of their careers. Works in conjunction with each performer's agents, publicists, business managers, attorneys others. TALENT SCOUT an agent who seeks out talented people to work in the acting or modeling business. TALENT SEARCH Scouting for new talent. TALENT An individual with specific skills. TAPE A demo reel. TEAR SHEETS Samples retained from various model assignments featured in print material. TEASER A preview of a program used to enticing the listener to watch the program. TECH REHEARSAL A rehearsal in which technical elements of a production are tried out. TECHIE A stage technician. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Individual responsible for executing the stage set and for controlling the set during a performance. TEEN MODEL A model between the ages of 13 and 17. TELEPLAY A script written to be produced for television. TELEPROMPTER A device which allows a performer to read a script while looking into the camera lens. TELESCOPING Acting technique in which one actor speaks before another is finished. TEMPO Rate of speed at which a scene is played. TEST To evaluate a talent or performer. TEXT The words of a script. THEATER Form of performance that tells a story through a mix of acting, dance, mime, verbal narrative and song. THEATRE IN THE ROUND Performance in which the stage is surrounded on all sides by the audience. THEME A central concept carried throughout a production. THESPIAN An actor. THREE BELLS! Audible warning for QUIET when a scene about to be filmed. THREE QUARTERS LEFT To face stage left in a position halfway between full back and left profile. THREE-QUARTERS RIGHT To face stage right in a position halfway between full back and right profile. THROUGH-LINE Unifying element of a scene, act or play. THROW AWAY Underplay a moment in a scene THRUST STAGE Acting area that extends out into the audience permitting a view from three sides. THUNDER SHEET Large suspended sheet of metal which when shaken produces a thunder-like rumble TIGHT SHOT To frame of a shot with little or no space around the central figure. TIME SHEET A written record of a performer's time of arrival, breaks and time of departure. TIMING Choosing the right moment to deliver a line or perform an action for maximum effect. TOP To deliver a line more energetically than the line delivery preceding it. TRACKING SHOT A shot taken with a mobile camera mounted on a dolly or a moving vehicle. TRADE SHOW A promotional event held in a convention centre in which products marketed to retailers. TRADES Newspapers and periodicals feature information about the entertainment industry. TRAGEDY Dramatic form in which the protagonist suffers a grave loss or death at the end. Depicts humans as victims of destiny. Explores profound themes. TRAGI-COMEDY A form of tragedy which, though ending unhappily, contains comic elements and some possibility of a happy ending. TRAILER An filmed advertisement for a movie which contains scenes from the film. TRAP An opening in the stage floor, covered by a flooring piece or scenery, through which actors can enter and exit. TRAVEL-TIME Fee paid for time spent commuting to a non-studio film location. TRAVELER A horizontally drawn curtain. TRAVELLING MATTE SHOT (Bluescreen, Greenscreen) A shot in which action is digitally superimposed on a seperately filmed background. TREADS A stage staircase or set of steps. TREATMENT A narrative outline of a dramatic work for cinema or broadcast. See Bible. TREATMENT An abridged script ; longer than a synopsis . It consists of a summary of each major scene of a proposed movie and descriptions of the significant characters and may even include snippets of dialogue. While a complete script is around 100 pages, a treatment is closer to 10. TREATMENT Written outline of a script. Approximately 10 pages long; is composed of a summary of major scenes, descriptions of the significant characters and some select dialogue. TRILOGY A series of three movies which are closely connected by plot. TRIO Group of three singers. TRIPOD A stand with three legs which is used to support something. TROD THE BOARDS To be a professional actor. TROUPE A company of actors. TRUCK A platform on wheels upon which scenery is mounted and rolled into position on stage. TRUCKING SHOT Any moving shot where a camera is mounted on a movable vehicle. TRUNK SHOW A travelling fashion show. TURN IN To face upstage away from the audience. TURN OUT To face downstage toward the audience. TURNAROUND To shoot a scene from another direction. TURNAROUND The number of hours between dismissal one day and call time the next day. TURNING POINT (ALSO REVERSAL, PERIPETY) Point of plot reversal on or near the climax TWEAK To make small adjustments. TWO SHOT A medium close-up shot of two people. TYPE A character stereotype. TYPECAST To cast a role based upon specific physical characteristics or likeness to a specific dramatic type. To cast an actor in a role suitable to their own personality the actor's reputation for specializing in that kind of role. The Actors Encyclopaedia - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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