Broadway Shows
Types of Stages
The Designers
Backstage and Onstage terms
100

This show is about one of our most influential founding fathers

What is Hamilton?

100

This type of stage has audience on all sides of the actors.

What is an arena stage or theatre in the round?

100

I work with the actors on blocking and characterization.

Who is the director?

100

This where the orchestra sits and plays

What is the pit?

200

Set in the 1960's, integration and acceptance are some of themes in this upbeat show.

What is Hairspray?

200

This type of stage has audience on three sides of the actors.

What is a thrust stage?

200

I have the concept for the scenery.

What is a set designer?

200

This backstage on the sides where the actors wait to make an entrance...

What are the wings?

300

The hills are alive with this...

What is The Sound of Music?

300

This type of stage has the audience directly in front of the actors

What is a proscenium stage?

300

I help to illuminate the stage

Who is the lighting designer?

300

These are the objects that actors hold and use during a production

What are props?

400

This show is about social anxiety and the consequences of lying.

What is Dear Evan Hansen?

400

I instruct and block the dancing.

Who is the choreographer?

400

This is the place where large scenery backdrops are kept above the actors...

What is the fly-space?

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