Costumes
It's the flat metal part of the sewing machine that you press down to hold the fabric. It's also synonymous with a common body part
What is the foot?
It's the process of pointing a light at its designated spot.
What is Focus?
No matter what the script calls for this general term refers to any object an actor handles on stage.
What is a prop?
It’s the acknowledgment called out to anyone accidentally dropping an object from above.
What is heads!
This theatre artist is responsible for crafting the soundscape of a production- everything from sound effects to pre and post show music.
What is the sound designer?
This small spool of thread goes inside the sewing machine.
What is the bobbin?
A mostly translucent material that changes the color of an incandescent fixture.
What is gel?
Essential for building flats and platforms, this tool uses rotating bits to fasten screws or create pilot holes in set pieces.
What is a drill or impact?
It’s the response needed from crew members in the space to commence bringing in a line set or a batten or to communicate any information given to a group has been heard.
What is thank you
Serving as the production's research expert, this role supports the production by providing historical context and script analysis.
What is the dramaturg
These folds of a garment help it contour to the body. Mainly seen in the bodices of women's garments.
What is a dart?
It’s the type of cable that transmits signal for LEDs and moving fixtures. It’s also a rapper that passed recently.
What is DMX?
Used by stage managers and prop crews this document follows every handheld item from preset to curtain call, ensuring nothing goes missing before, during, or after a performance.
What is a prop tracking sheet?
It’s the basin used to clean paint brushes and other related implements
What is a paint sink
Widely used in professional and educational theatres, this software program is the industry standard foe organizing and running sound, projection, and video cues.
What is Qlab?
This part of a sewing machine helps maintain consistent thread tightness as it feeds from the spool to the needle, ensuring smooth, even stitches.
What is the tension bar?
The group of particulates that are made from a specialized machine that allow you to see beams of light. A staple in W-D’s designs.
What is Haze?
This term refers to the process that happens after the final performance, when the cast and crew dismantle the set, remove props, and clear the stage.
What is strike?
It's what we require you to wear upon venturing into the ceiling of P.E Monroe Auditorium.
What is a hard hat?
This rehearsal process often skips most dialogue so the tech team can focus on perfecting lighting, sound, and scene change moments.
What is cue-to-cue?
This longer needle, used primarily on knits, is thicker than its counterparts and has a larger eye with a rounded point.
What is a darning needle?
It’s the preferred wattage of the incandescent instruments in our inventory
750 Watts
This overhead drawing shows the exact placements of scenic elements, allowing directors and technicians to understand the stage layout before anything is built.
What is a ground plan
It’s the 5 letter abbreviation used to indicate a neutral outdoor space for us to meet in the event of an evacuation.
What is DOSMA?
This essential team member keeps rehearsals running smoothly, documents blocking, calls cues during performances, and serves as the communication hub for the entire production.
What is the stage manager?