film
sets
Scenery, buildings, furniture on the stage or in a studio
opening night
first performance
sell out
fully booked
house
the area in the theater for the audience
direction
the way the director had organized the performance
take a bow
acknowledge the audiences appreciation
a buzz
excitement
the show must go on
Regardless of challenges, events must continue as planned
capture
represents very accurately
to rub shoulders
sit next to someone
to be quick off the mark
react quickly
a tough act to follow
When it's hard to match or surpass someone's exceptional performance
get rave reviews
get very enthusiastic comments
the stalls
usually ground level of auditorium
to wait in the wings
to be ready to perform, being prepared for an opportunity
Understudy
A person who learns another's role in order to be able to act at short notice in their absence
screenplay
the circle
upper level auditorium
to be out of step
Not in sync with others or not following the expected pattern.
auditorium
the part of a theatre, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits