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a style of performance/theater space in which the audience sits on only one side of the action.
Proscenium
The movement given to the actors by the director. During the rehearsal process, the actor’s movement is recorded by stage management
Blocking
A PA system setup for a director or stage manager to use in a large venue to talk to everyone on stage without shouting.
God Mic
A room backstage, often licensed, in which the company can sit and relax before, during or after a show.
Green Room
a warning given to technical staff by stage management that a cue is imminent.
Standby
What union do Stage Managers fall under?
AEA or Actors Equity Association
a moveable piece of scenery constructed to mask areas or used to create walls. Traditionally used in rehearsal spaces
Flat
The portion of the stage manager’s script that has all of the technical cues to be called for each performance.
Cueing Script
A state or cue of complete absence of stage lighting. Blue working lights backstage should remain on and are not usually under control of the board. Exit signs and other emergency lighting must always remain on.
Blackout
The upstage edge of the proscenium line.
Plaster Line
The physical light source of a lighting fixture or practical. The equivalent of what is typically referred to as a “bulb.”
Lamp
a style of theater space in which the audience sits on all four sides of the action.
In the Round
A piece of metal or glass, which fits into the gate of a light to project a pattern onto the set.
Gobo
The out of view areas to the sides of the acting area.
Wings
The imaginary wall of a box set through which the audience see the stage.
The Fourth Wall
A scene division within a play marked by the entrance/exit of an actor. These divisions can be useful in splitting up rehearsal schedules, and for marking lighting changes etc.
French Scene
To mark the position of an item of set/furniture on stage or in the rehearsal room.
Spike
A fine metal mesh used to reduce the intensity of light from TV lanterns without affecting color temperature.
Scrim
a performer who understudies the regular track of chorus members who are understudies.
Swing
What is the main motto we have for stage managing ? (Daniel says it a lot)
Keep Moving Forward
What does AP stand for?
Ante Proscenium
High wattage lights used in a venue when the stage/auditorium lighting is not on. Used for rehearsals, fit-up, strike, and resetting.
Work Lights
A session without the set or actors when the technical and design team talk through and notate all called cues with the Stage Manager.
Paper Tech
What is the nickname of the one play you must not say the name of while actively in a production.
The Scottish Play
What are you NOT supposed to whistle onstage?
It is said that electricians used to whistle back and forth to communicate when hanging lights. If you whistle the wrong way you may have a light dropped on your head by the ghostly electricians.