"Audition"
"Rehearsal"
Paperwork
Theatre Jargon
Leftovers
100
A tryout for a position in a play
What is an Audition
100
The first rehearsal; sets the tone for the production
What is a Reading Rehearsal
100
A set of pictures from previous performances; actors should carry one with their résumés
What is a Portfolio
100
Adding words before or after difficult ones in the script in order to make memorization easier
What is Bridging
100
A tryout in which an actor uses material from a script with which he or she is familiar
What is a Textual Tryout
200
A tryout in which scenes must be ad-libbed around an assigned character and situation
What is an Improvisational Audition
200
The rehearsal in which movements and stage business are set
What is a Blocking Rehearsal
200
A document that includes work and educational experience
What is a Résumé
200
Theater jargon for rehearsing without scripts
What is Off Book
200
The final uninterrupted rehearsal performed with costumes and props
What is a Dress Rehearsal
300
A tryout for only professional union actors, or, in high school, for only certain students
What is a Closed Audition
300
The rehearsal in which words and actions are combined
What is a Working Rehearsal
300
The backbone of a play, containing the play script marked with cues
What is a Promptbook
300
The overall blending of tempo, action, and dialogue
What is Rhythm
300
A second-round audition; only those considered for parts will be present
What is a Callback
400
A tryout for professional nonunion actors, or, in high school, for the entire student body
What is an Open Audition
400
The rehearsal in which all parts of the play are brought together so that flaws can be worked out
What is a Polishing Rehearsal
400
An overhead diagram of the stage that helps the director plan onstage actions and movements
What is a Floor Plan
400
Found in the promptbook, this advises of an upcoming entrance, sound effect, or lighting change
What is a Warn Cue
400
Choosing of the actors for a play by the director
What is Casting
500
A tryout using rehearsed, memorized material
What is a Prepared Audition
500
The rehearsal in which lighting, scenery, and props are used to ensure that everything goes smoothly
What is a Technical Rehearsal
500
The list of dates and times of practices
What is a Rehearsal Schedule
500
The appearance of a play's entire cast onstage in response to applause from the audience
What is a Curtain Call
500
A tryout in which unfamiliar material is read
What is a Cold Reading
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