LIGHTS
STAGE AREAS
CREW
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100

What is it called when the stage goes dark for dramatic affect.

Blackout

100

The place where the Cast performs.

Onstage

100

The main character in a production.

Protagonist

100

what is the genre on jokes, laughter, and puns.

Comedy

100

Where does the audience sit to enjoy the production.

The House

200

what is the light that's left on when the theater is closed.

Ghost light

200

what is the area where actors are not on the stage.

offstage.

200

The main villain of the play.

Antagonist

200

suspenseful or uncertain

Mystery

200

an enclosed window area usually in the back of the autitorium

booth

300

lights in the auditorium

House lights

300

narrow bridge above the stage where lighting is hung from

catwalk

300

The person responsible interpreting the play.

director

300

scary or most times off-putting.

horror

300

second tier seating in the auditorium

balcony

400

row of lights along the front edge of the stage

footlights

400

where an orchestra will usually be placed during a musical production

the pit

400

who gives directions for what happens on stage.

stage manager

400

focused around love or affection.

romance

400

The place where the actors/cast perform

Stage

500

A light used to replicate the effect of foliage or creating a neon sign

Gobo

500

the place below the stage often used as storage

traproom

500

sometimes titled the "Executive Director" or "General Manager" (big boss)

managing director

500

Sad?

Tragedy

500

a position in the auditorium where stage lights can be placed and hidden from the audience

cove

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