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Hand Props - small objects that actors use on stage e.g. tea cups, letters, books etc
Costume Props - costume accessories used by actors when executing business e.g. fans, handkerchiefs,
walking sticks etc
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Personal Props - hand props that are carried by one actor and used by only them. Actors are responsible for
their own personal props.
Props Table - the table where all props are arranged before the show starts. Each prop has its own space
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ACTOR - The performers who interpret characters for
presentation on stage for an audience. As part of their
preparation actors may use any or all of the following
tools and pieces of information to build their
character...
The Protagonist - The central figure or hero of the play.
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The Antagonist - The character in direct opposition to the main character or
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Given Circumstances - Any piece of information dictated by the play or the director that
affects the actor's playing of the scene e.g. the environment, relationships, era, location etc.
Action/Intention/Goal- What the character wants in a scene e.g. to get my lover to forgive me.
Obstacle - Whatever is in the way of the character's Goal/Action, must be overcome by using Tactics/Activities
e.g. the obstacle to getting a lover to forgive you could be your lover's anger, so as part of your action, you must deal
with this obstacle with appropriate tactics.
Activities/Tactics/Tools - Usually described in transitive verbs, the individual tactics that make up the playing of an
Action/Goal and the overcoming of obstacles e.g. to shame, to enlighten, to belittle, to irritate.
Beats - A term describing a section in the play that contains one action/goal. When the action/goal changes, so does
the beat. Each character has their own set of beats as determined by their actions/goals.
Objective/Super-objective- The overall goals of a character for the duration of the play e.g. to get married and settle
down. As opposed to the Action or Intention in a scene, which serves only that immediate moment, the Objective and
Super Objective have longer term effects.
The "Magic if" - Stanislavski's “magic if gives the actor access to imagined experience of the moments in the play that
they must enact, by asking themselves "what if this happened to me?" and imagining their own responses and
reactions.
Aside - A dramatic convention where a character speaks a line of text directly to the audience, and by convention, it is
not heard by the other actors on stage.
Soliloquy - A speech reflecting on a characters personal thoughts and feelings, not intended for the ears of other
characters.
Monologue - A long, uninterrupted speech by one individual character in a play.
Scene - A section of an act of a play which functions as a distinct unit of the play; also the actual setting or locale e.g.
the scene of the play is the English countryside.
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Actors' Equity Actors
Actors' Etiquette
These guidelines are courtesy of the Actors' Equity Education Department:
There is a code of conduct by which any actor worth his or her Equity union
membership should abide. Most of these you know-they're just common sense. So when
you are lucky enough to work, follow these simple rules:
Punctuality
You've heard about it your whole life and being a professional means there are no
excuses or lateness to a rehearsal or performance. There are moments when a real
crisis may disrupt you from your appointed arrival time, so plan for those moments
by arriving well before the designated time. Those extra minutes will allow more
time for warm-up, build an ensemble, or get you in the right frame of mind. If
lateness is truly unavoidable, you must call your stage manager (funny, they're
never late) and let him or her know your expected arrival time.
Read What You Sign
Even though Equity's major benefits are our negotiated contracts, business
representatives, and member services, read everything you are asked to sign, even
from Equity.
Rehearsals
For many, this is the most exciting time of being in a show. Take time to explore
your character (why do you cross on that line?), fine-tune stage business or
justify your choreography. Even if you can't wait to get in front of an audience,
let those actors who love it, relish it.
Cell Phones
Turn them off when entering a rehearsal or performance space. There are appropriate
times to use them, so hang up!
Notes
Getting Them: Always be gracious, even if you disagree. Say "Thank you" after the
director gives you the note, or “May we speak about this later?" if you don't
understand or disagree. The note session is not therapy for your character, but
rather a session of quick fixes for many elements of the show. Find time for you
and the director to solve issues that affect you or your character only.
Giving Them: NEVER, (did you read that?) never give another actor notes and never
allow yourself to receive notes from another actor. A response could be, "Thanks
for your help, but I think it's best we do this kind of thing through the stage
manager or director." There is no room for flexibility here. Wouldn't you resent
it?
Costume Fittings
Costume fittings are tricky. Let the designer know your concerns but avoid doing
his or her job. Too much unwanted advice to a designer, and you could end up in a
tube top or out of a job.
Gossip
You know its wrong. We heard you say it.
Quiet!
As you learned in the last rule, sometimes keeping your mouth shut is a good thing.
We will expand on that theme-keep the noise down when you are backstage. Avoid all
talking and/or whispering; some theatres actually DO have good acoustics. Keep your
voice and laughter down even when in the dressing room. Like the song says, "Hush,
hush. Keep it down now. Voices carry.'
Tech Rehearsals
You know what we're going to say, right? That is the only time the designers get to
fine tune their work with you there. So, pay attention. Don't disrupt their
rehearsal and stay close to the stage, because they're always going to go back a
few scenes when they resume.
Backstage Drama
Just because we play dramatic characters onstage does not mean we must portray them
off. When you are in a show, the theatre becomes a tiny universe. Remember, it is
temporary, and there is a real world outside those theatre doors. Don't be a
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Keep it outside! If you have a personal struggle, sorry, but keep it outside. You
were hired for your performance abilities; perform.
Half-Hour
This is a misnomer. The stage manager may set any reasonable arrival time for any
actor in any show. You should welcome your time in the theatre. So get there early;
there are many things to do.
Props
There are two major rules here-never play with a prop and always check your props
before each show (luckily you got there before "half-hour"). Those two rules seem
instantly understandable but are rarely followed. Follow them. The first night you
discover the climactic letter in your pocket missing before your entrance, you'll
understand.
Illness
There are sick days built into many contracts; use them when you NEED to.
Ad Libs and Changes to the Script
As the performance wears on, you may feel that you understand the character better
than the playwright. You don't, so quit making up lines.
Opening Night
Congratulations! Have fun at the party but remember, you have a show tomorrow
night.
Marking a Performance
The lone audience member today paid the same ticket price as the full house that
loved your performance last night. You have a responsibility to all involved to
perform the show as rehearsed and to do your best. If that doesn't sway you, that
lone audience may be someone important in the business. Now, you're listening.
Maintaining a Performance
You can look at a long run either as a chore or the world's best acting class. You
get to ply your craft and test your choices in front of an audience ("Why did I get
that laugh last night and not tonight?"). Quit complaining and stay fresh. There
are worse things than having a job.
Respect
Our final category is perhaps the most obvious and the most abused. We appeal only
to the basest of reasons for having respect (Remember, nothing spreads faster than
your reputation):
For Staff They can hire you again
For Crew They can hurt you
For Directors They can make your life miserable
For Designers They can make you look stupid
For Actors' Equity They can upstage you
For Yourself - That means value your contribution to the show by following
the above guidelines and taking care of yourself when rehearsing and
performing. Keep healthy throughout the run.
You were chosen over many other actors for this role, so respect yourself and live
up to everyone's belief in you.
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