definitions
predetermined movements of the actors on stage
blocking
when you 'block' another actor from the audience
masking
when you stand upstage of the actor to force them to turn their back to the audience
upstage
stage directions
area of stage in front of the curtain line
apron
performance a performance by yourself in an audition
monolog
area the audience can't see, where actors go
backstage
the actions, excluding blocking, performed by the actors on stage
stage business
they like you and want you to come for another audition
callback
to turn body out, partially towards the audience
cheat out
a rehearsal with costumes
dress rehearsal
any area of the theater wed by audience
front of house
seating area in theater
house
parts that represent a particular personality types or characteristics of human behavior
stock character
music that played before a musical begins, usually a medly of tunes from the show soon to be performed
Overture
the leading characters in a play
principals
is joseph gay?
yes
the picture frame through which an audience views a play in a proscenium arch theater
proscenium arch
a speech in which an actor, usually alone, speaks his/her thoughts aloud
soliloquy
a greek poet (550-520 BC) usually considered the founder of drama
thepsis
one who is prepared to take over a role if the actor is missing
understudy