Performance Arts Terminology

noun a person who performs in a humorous way, such as telling jokes or acting in a funny manner

• The comedian delivered a witty and well-received performance at the charity gala.
• I love going to see stand-up comedians at the local comedy club.
• That comedian is hilarious, he always has me in stitches!
• Being a good comedian requires not just humor, but also timing and delivery.

verb to shake or tremble in a slight rapid motion

adjective shaking or trembling in a slight rapid motion

• Her voice was quavering as she delivered the news of the company's financial losses.
• I could hear his quavering voice on the phone as he tried to explain what happened.
• I could tell she was nervous by the way her voice was quavering during the presentation.
• The quavering of the leaves in the wind reminded me of the uncertainty in my own life.

noun A person who is self-possessed.

adjective Having or showing control of one's feelings, behavior, or actions; composed and confident.

• She remained self-possessed throughout the entire meeting, never once losing her composure.
• Even in the most chaotic situations, he always manages to stay self-possessed.
• Dude, I wish I could be as self-possessed as her in stressful situations.
• His self-possessed demeanor was like a shield, protecting him from the chaos around him.

noun the profession or activity of acting in plays, movies, or television shows

• The actory delivered a powerful monologue in the final scene of the play.
• I heard that new actory is really talented.
• That actory is totally killing it on stage!
• Her emotions were like an actory's, always changing and unpredictable.