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    The document lists common abbreviations used by actors to indicate stage directions, including left, right, upstage, downstage, center stage, off stage, enter, and kneel. It also provides examples of combined abbreviations like downstage right, upstage left, and downstage center to more specifically refer to areas of the stage.

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    The document lists common abbreviations used by actors to indicate stage directions, including left, right, upstage, downstage, center stage, off stage, enter, and kneel. It also provides examples of combined abbreviations like downstage right, upstage left, and downstage center to more specifically refer to areas of the stage.

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    The document lists common abbreviations used by actors to indicate stage directions, including left, right, upstage, downstage, center stage, off stage, enter, and kneel. It also provides examples of combined abbreviations like downstage right, upstage left, and downstage center to more specifically refer to areas of the stage.

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    Exemplifies the natural behavior of the characters. Conveys the meaning and mood of story.

    Helps to feature certain actors at appropriate moments. Keeps the audience awake and involved (This is very helpful during Sunday Matinee performances!)

    What follows is a list of some of the more common abbreviations used by many actors.

    Stage Left (SL) Upstage (US) Stage Right (SR) Downstage (DS) Cross (X) Center Stage (CS) Off Stage (OS) Down Center (DC) Up Center (UC) Enter (Ntr) Kneel (Kn)

    Combinations of these abbreviations are also very useful to know. Here are just a few.

    Downstage Right (DSR) Downstage Left (DSL) Downstage Center (DSC) Upstage Right (USR) Upstage Left (USL) Upstage Center (USC)

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