Types
A stage production that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to tell a story. SUFFS is an example of a...
Musical
Actors playing the main characters and supporting characters who have the most prominent lines and solos
Principals
Oversees the show from backstage. Calls cues and communicates with all departments.
Stage manager
The center of the acting area
Center stage
The larger, built environment of a theater production including the walls, floors, and overall structure
Set
A stage production that includes action and dialogue but no singing or dancing.
Drama
A performer who learns the role of a main actor in a play or musical so they can take over if the main actor is unable to perform due to illness or other reasons
Understudy
Creates the soundscape for the show.
Sound designer
The part of the stage farthest from the audience.
Upstage
Smaller, movable objects that actors interact with or that furnish the set
Props
A dramatic work told entirely through music, where characters sing their lines instead of speaking them. Often heard on birthdays in AL4.
Opera
Performers who sing and dance in unison, may play multiple smaller roles, and often provide vocal and physical energy for the show.
Ensemble
Finds, creates, and organizes all props.
Head Props
The offstage areas to the left and right of the stage where actors and scenery can be hidden.
Wings
The precise movements and positioning of actors on stage.
Blocking
Entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh
Comedy
A cover for a lead or star role, often not a performer in the show. They are on call to replace the lead if necessary.
Standby
Designs and oversees construction of the set/stage scenery.
Set Designer/Technical Director
The part of the stage that extends beyond the curtain, closer to the audience.
Apron
According to Brennan, these are three choices an actor can make when building a character
A performance dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.
Tragedy
A versatile performer who learns many ensemble tracks. They go on if an ensemble member is out due to illness or injury.
Swing
Assist with set changes and other backstage tasks during the show.
Set Crew/Stage Crew/Stage Hands/Deck Crew
The "picture frame" that separates the stage from the audience.
Proscenium Arch
According to Brennan, these are 3 aspects of character motivation
Objective, Obstacle, Action