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