Technical Aspects
A gauze drop that can appear either opaque or transparent depending on the lighting. This was used in the opening sequence in the Broadway Musical Wicked.
What is Scrim?
Where most of the construction of set pieces are done.
What is shop?
Actors version of "good luck" derived fro the days when a superior performance was rewarded by being invited to kneel before the king, thus bending a leg.
What is break-a-leg?
Those assisting backstage with the technical aspects of a performance.
What is Crew?
Dialogue or action made up by the actor.
What is ad-lib?
Housing the light and sound board, both of which are controlled by operators.
What is light and sound booth?
Three types included:
-set_____
-dress _____
hand _____
What is props?
It demonstrates scenes from 1885
What is Sky drop?
Anyone playing a part in a play.
What is Cast?
To increase intensity toward the climatic point.
What is Build?
All the supports activities behind actors, including set building, painting, lights, sound, props, costumes, etc. Tech stands for technical theater.
What is tech?
Light weight wooden frames covered with muslin and painted to create walls/background on stage.
What is Flats?
A characters comments made directly to the audience rather than to the other characters who supposedly do not hear.
What is Aside?
The characters desire to achieve something.
What is Objective?
The work space for hanging lights above the audience.
What is Cat Walk?
Detailed bits of stage action that help to define character (such as setting a table or knitting.)
What is Business?