Blocking is the theater term for the actors’ movements on the stage during the performance of the play or the musical.
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Blocking
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Stage directions
House left and house right
Audience perspective
Stage left and stage right
Actors' left and right when facing the audience.
Downstage
The front, nearest the audience
Upstage
The rear of the stage area
Basic Functions of Blocking
Convey the meanings and moods of the play.
Making effective use of the set.
Giving the focus to certain characters at appropriate moments
Reflecting the relationships between and among characters.
Reflecting the authentic behavior of the characters
Play´s director
Actions
Make blocking decisions
Make adjustments
Try a variety of movements and stage positions
“Pre-block” scenes
Map out the actors’ movements outside of rehearsal
Main Role
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Determines the actors’ movements and positions on stage.