'Corpsing' was originally a 'slang' term used as an explanation of when an actor forgets their lines or freezes on stage, similar to a 'corpse' as in a dead body. Over time it has taken to mean any time an actor comes out of character, including laughing.
Corpsing in drama refers to the act of an actor breaking character, often by laughing or losing composure during a performance, typically due to an unexpected event or a humorous moment. This can disrupt the flow of the performance and is often seen as unprofessional, though it can sometimes endear the audience to the cast. The term originated from the idea of "corpse" as a reference to an actor's inability to maintain a serious demeanor, akin to being lifeless on stage.
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laughing
They don't have a specific name. The laughing mask represents the Muse of Comedy, Thalia, and the crying mask represents the Muse of Tragedy, Melpomene.
'Corpsing' was originally a 'slang' term used as an explanation of when an actor forgets their lines or freezes on stage, similar to a 'corpse' as in a dead body. Over time it has taken to mean any time an actor comes out of character, including laughing.
Corpsing in drama refers to the act of an actor breaking character, often by laughing or losing composure during a performance, typically due to an unexpected event or a humorous moment. This can disrupt the flow of the performance and is often seen as unprofessional, though it can sometimes endear the audience to the cast. The term originated from the idea of "corpse" as a reference to an actor's inability to maintain a serious demeanor, akin to being lifeless on stage.
It's called 'corpsing'.
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laughing
Corpsing - novel - was created in 2000.
Corpsing - 2013 was released on: USA: 6 August 2013
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The cast of Corpsing - 2013 includes: Carrie Shoberg as Screaming MiMi Bradley Walkowiak as Car Crash Victim
They don't have a specific name. The laughing mask represents the Muse of Comedy, Thalia, and the crying mask represents the Muse of Tragedy, Melpomene.
A "laughing" dog is called a hyena.
They make a very distinct "laughing" noise.