PLAY TO THE BALCONY is a phrase used to describe a theatrical performance technique in which an actor projects their voice and movements to the back of the theater, often to the balcony. EMOTE, which has 5 letters, is an acting technique in which an actor conveys emotion through facial expressions, body language, and vocal inflections. SERENADE, with 8 letters, is a romantic gesture in which someone sings or plays music to another person. OVERACT, with 7 letters, is an exaggerated form of acting that is often used to emphasize a point or draw attention to a particular moment.