Theatre: acting, rehearsals, the audience
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Theatre: acting, rehearsals, the audience

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be based on a true story
быть основанным на реальных событиях
opp:
be entirely fictional
to use real events as the main source for a play or performance
A play can be based on a true story while changing some names and conversations.
The play is based on a true story about a teenager who saved a local theatre.
bring a character to life
оживить персонажа
syn:
make a character believable
to make a fictional person seem real through acting
The actress brought a character to life through the nervous gestures and quiet voice she chose.
Costume and make-up can help an actor bring a character to life.
create a sense of tension
создавать напряжение
syn:
build tension
opp:
ease tension
to make the audience feel nervous or excited about what may happen
The sudden darkness helped create a sense of tension before the stranger appeared.
A pause before an important line can create a sense of tension.
give a convincing performance
убедительно сыграть роль
syn:
perform believably
opp:
give an unconvincing performance
to act or perform in a way that seems believable
To give a convincing performance, actors need to understand their characters.
The young actor gave a convincing performance as an old man, changing both his voice and his walk.
hold the audience’s attention
удерживать внимание зрителей
syn:
keep the audience engaged
opp:
lose the audience's interest
to keep spectators interested throughout a performance
A strong opening scene can hold the audience’s attention from the first minute.
The actors held the audience’s attention with a fast-moving story and unexpected jokes.
learn your lines
perform in front of an audience
play the leading role
put on a performance
receive a round of applause
rehearse a scene
take part in a production