Performance Arts and Media: English Vocabulary List

a person whose job is to write scripts for movies, TV series, etc.

"The screenwriter wrote the script."

"The screenwriter developed the dialogue carefully."

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

"The band will debut."

"The famous actress will debut her new film at the international film festival next month in France."

a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform

"The pianist has a large repertoire of classical pieces she can play."

"A repertoire is the complete stock of works that a performer or company has prepared and is ready to present at any given time to an audience."

a platform or service that allows users to stream and access a wide range of audio, video, or other media content over the Internet

"Popular streaming service."

"Many people now prefer using a streaming service instead of watching traditional television channels."

a seminar conducted over the internet

"Attend the webinar now."

"The company hosted a free webinar to educate potential clients about their new innovative software solutions."

a detailed, often investigative report that uncovers hidden or scandalous aspects of a person, organization, or situation, frequently highlighting unethical or illegal activity

"Newspaper published expose."

"The newspaper published a shocking expose about corruption in the government last week."

a publication, especially about a technical subject, that is produced regularly

"The periodical arrived today."

"The library subscribes to many academic periodicals so students can access the latest research articles."

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

"Bad publicity damaged company."

"The company received a lot of bad publicity after the scandal became public knowledge."

the practice of conducting thorough investigations to uncover and report on significant stories that often involve wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power

"Investigative journalism important."

"Investigative journalism plays an important role in uncovering hidden corruption and injustice in society."

provoking a strong reaction or interest rather than providing balanced or accurate information

"Sensationalistic headlines sell."

"The sensationalistic headline exaggerated the story to attract readers and many people were misled by the false information."

an extremely large room that is primarily used for formal dancing

"Elegant hotel ballroom."

"The grand ballroom was filled with elegantly dressed couples dancing to the live orchestra's music."

to repeat or perform again, especially a musical or theatrical piece

"The actor reprised his famous role."

"The popular actor agreed to reprise his famous role in the sequel to the hit movie after many years."

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

"The backdrop looked beautiful."

"The painted backdrop depicted a serene forest scene, completing the magical atmosphere of the play."

a performer who provides voices for animated films, TV shows, video games, commercials, audiobooks, and other media where speaking voices are needed

"Talented voice actor."

"The talented voice actor provided the voice for many famous animated characters over the years."

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

"Clear stage direction given."

"The director gave very clear stage direction to the actors before the first performance."

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

"The movie premiere attracted many celebrities."

"The movie premiere was attended by many famous actors and directors who walked the red carpet."

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

"Political farce continued."

"The entire election process turned into a complete political farce according to many observers."

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

"The actors studied their scripts carefully."

"The director asked the actors to memorize their scripts before rehearsals began."

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

"The first act was long."

"The second act of the play introduced a dramatic twist that captivated the entire audience."

any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play

"Stage prop used."

"The actors used many realistic stage props during the theater performance last night."

the stage in filmmaking that involves editing, adding special effects, and other activities that occur after principal photography is completed

"Post-production phase now."

"The film is currently in the post-production phase where editing and sound effects are added."

to turn a book, story, or an event into a movie or play

"The movie dramatizes real historical events."

"The author decided to dramatize his bestselling novel into a captivating screenplay for Hollywood producers."

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

"Large school auditorium."

"The conference was held in a large auditorium that could seat more than one thousand people comfortably."

a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances

"Ancient Roman amphitheater."

"We visited the ancient Roman amphitheater where gladiators once fought long ago."

the distribution of audio or video content to a wide audience, typically through radio or television, using a network or airwaves

"The broadcast was live."

"The national broadcast reached millions of viewers, delivering crucial information during the crisis."

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

"Live coverage was excellent."

"The coverage of the event was live and detailed."

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

"She choreographed the entire dance routine."

"The talented dancer was hired to choreograph the elaborate dance numbers for the upcoming Broadway musical production."

a work of art or literature created for expression or presentation

"A beautiful piece."

"This intricate sculpture is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship, admired by many."

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

"The movie was an adaptation."

"This new film is a faithful adaptation of the classic novel, capturing its spirit and themes."

a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company

"The ballet ensemble danced gracefully."

"The esteemed ballet ensemble captivated the audience with their synchronized and breathtaking performance."