Ensemble & Collaboration
This word means a group of actors working together to create an artistic whole rather than emphasizing individuals.
What is "ensemble"?
This person writes the script for a play.
Who is the "playwright"?
The designer responsible for planning where actors stand under lights and for creating the lighting plan.
Who is the "lighting designer"?
When the audience takes part in the action of a play.
What is "audience participation"?
Working together in rehearsals to create a consistent performance each night.
What is "ensemble work"
The action of working with someone to produce or create something; important for group rehearsals.
What is "collaboration"?)
The person who interprets a play, casts actors, blocks scenes, and helps actors develop their characters.
Who is the "director"?
The person responsible for planning the sound for a show.
Who is the "sound designer"?
The term for running dance numbers and movement sequences in a show
Who is the "choreographer"?
Giving useful notes after watching a run-through to help improve performance.
What is "providing feedback" or "critique"?
Sharing ideas and feedback clearly so a group can improve a scene; one of the listed vocabulary words.
What is "communication"?
The person who secures financial backing, chooses the director, and oversees day-to-day business.
Who is the "producer"?
The person in charge of creating a plan for the set(s) of a production.
Who is the "set designer"?
The person responsible for creating makeup designs for a production.
Who is the "makeup designer"?
The step when a show moves from rehearsal to performances open to an audience.
What is "going into performance" or "opening"?
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment; used when giving peer feedback.
What is "critical thinking"?
The person who directs actors, singers, and often the orchestra in a musical.
Who is the "musical director"?
The person in charge of obtaining and organizing all the props for a play or musical.
Who is the "props master" or "property master"?
The process of planning actor movements, entrances, and exits on stage.
What is "blocking"?
The person who organizes props, coordinates with designers, and supports backstage needs during tech rehearsals.
Who is the "stage manager" or "props master"
Bringing something into existence or originating a role by playing a character for the first time.
What is "creating"?
The person who directs the backstage crews and runs the show once it goes into performance.
Who is the "stage manager"?
The person in charge of designing or otherwise obtaining costumes for a show.
Who is the "costume designer"?
A single person’s role in a play; bringing this to life may be described as "originating" it.
What is a "character"
Combining acting, design, movement, sound, and lighting to create a single production; teachers may ask students to name this final outcome.
What is a "theatrical production" or "a production"?