Types of "Stages"
A stage where the audience and actors are separated by an "Arch" that frames in the acting space
What is a Proscenium Stage
What is the "House"
The sides of the stage that are out of sight of the audience
What are the Wings
What is the Scene Shop
The person who supervises all technical aspects of theater, primarily lighting, sound, and carpentry.
The Technical Director
A stage that extends into the auditorium so the audience is seated on three sides
What is a Thrust Stage
Where the audience gathers prior to the show and can obtain tickets or refreshments
What is the "Lobby"
Where actors who are ready can wait before the show starts
What is the Green Room
The name of the moveable lights used to light the actors as they move around on the stage
What are the Follow Spots
The person who assembles the team and oversees and ensures the completion of a theatrical production
The Director
A stage where the audience sits on all sides
What is an Arena Stage
Where tickets can be purchased at the theater
What is the Box Office
Where actors get ready before the show
What is the Dressing Room
The right hand man/woman to the director who coordinates communication between tech and acting and calls the technical cues of the show.
The Stage Manager
What is a Found Space
The front most part of the stage that can be lowered to allow musicians a place to sit
What is the Orchestra Pit
The name of the large curtain that hides the stage from the audience until the show begins
What is the House Curtain (other name accepted)
An extension of the back stage walls that allows scenery and other elements to be flown up and out of sight
What is the Fly House/Fly Loft
The person who creates and teaches any dance aspects in a show
The Choreographer
The most customizable space in which the audience and stage can be moved around however the director chooses
What is a Black Box Theater
The "frame" around a specific kind of stage
What is the Proscenium Arch
Where there are instructions, updates, and rehearsal times posted
Where costumes are made or altered for actors
What is the Costume Shop
The person who writes the play and/or music for a show
The Playwright and/or Composer