Theater Structure
theatre facility where the audience surrounds the - stage on the all sides; arena stage.
Theater in the Round
a performance with a beginning, middle, and end; or, a section of a play which occurs in one location at one time.
Scene
stage fright
the part or character played by an actor
role
an ending to a story; can be happy, sad, or leave the audience with questions
resolution
short curtains hung above the stage to hide (mask) lighting instruments and battens
platforms or large set pieces on wheels
wagon
the speed or tempo of a particular section. Changes in this create pacing
rate
crew member in charge of all backstage elements (set, transitions, lighting, etc.) except the actors and costumes
royalties
structures or shapes which represent a location or decorate the stage
scenery
all articles and furnishings needed on stage in a play with the exception of scenery and costumes. These can either be carried on or planted.
prop (properties)
a long speech by a single actor which allows us to hear their "inner thoughts"
soliloquy
this person is responsible for coordinating and supervising the various elements of a production during performances; usually works with the director to record notes and creates the prompt book
stage manager
this direction in a script may ask an actor to start speaking before thier scene partner is finished with their line
top/to top
stage that extend well past the proscenium arch so that the audience surrounds it on three sides.
Thrust/arena
changes in pitch, rate, volume, and intensity that help a listener stay engaged in a vocal performance
Vocal variety
resonators
another name for the crew working on costumes
wardrobe
conflict within a scene which gets worse and/or more complicated, always driving towards a climax
Rising action
a stage floor which is tilted towards the audience
the ability of an actor to remember how an action or object felt, looked, smelled, sounded, or tasted
Sensory Recall
the action of starting one's lines before the line previous has ended
top (to top)
a group of actors, especially those who tour with a show or shows
troupe
script instructions for movement, business, lighting, sound, etc. Usually found in parentheses.
stage directions