Production Roles
I am responsible for the overall vision of the show. Blocking and character work are my main focus
What is the Director
I am used in auditions to get a sense of how actors work with each other, and what they do when met with material they've never seen before
What is Cold Read
Reading a script all together for the first time
What is a Read-through
My tape is displayed on the floor in such a way where actors/techies know exactly where to put set pieces.
What are Spikes/Spike Marks
What is Slate
I am responsible for the pitch and tone of what comes out of the cast's mouths. Harmonies galore.
What is the Music Director
I am yelled out, usually in rehearsal or tech setting when I feel unsafe, or we need to stop the run to fix something
What is Hold
Without me, the script/scene would lose meaning. I am the most important thing said.
What is Bloodline
I am the person responsible for the vision of the scenery
What is the Set Designer
I am the level of intensity when it comes to a situation. The higher I am, the more interesting it is!
What are Stakes
What is the Choreographer
I am talking directly to the audience. The breaking of...
What is The Fourth Wall
YES, AND
What is Improvisation
I am responsible to making sure that all actors are seen on stage
I know all my lines/music/blocking/choreo by heart!!
What is Off-book
The production position responsible for ensuring all tech and rehearsals go smoothly. Usually, this is the person who "calls" the show.
What is The Stage Manager
I am the revealing of my inner thoughts and feelings. No one else on stage can hear this,, I talk directly to the audience.
What is a Soliloquy
I am what I actually mean... not what I say I mean...
What is Subtext
Does your set have stairs backstage in the dark? Use me to light the way! I keep people from falling when coming down stairs.
What is Glow Tape
The hour at which you are expected to arrive at the theater before a show
What is Call Time
I am the person who handles all scenes that require public displays of affection. I ensure that cast members are safe and heard.
What is an Intimacy Coordinator
The stage direction that is furthest away from the audience
What is Upstage
The peas and carrots of it all,,
What is Ad-lib
I occur when the cast sings with the pit orchestra for the first time. This usally occurs during the beginnings of tech week
What is a Sitzprobe
This type of stage goes out into the audience, with seating on 3 sides.
What is a Thrust Stage