Spaces
This type of outdoor space has a circular stage translated from Greek to mean "the orchestra" or "playing space."
Amphitheater
Anything an actor holds or moves while on stage.
Prop
This imagination role playing game is the center of the play.
Dungeons and Dragons
This is the word for what prompts the next action. You might miss this if you don't pay attention.
Cue
These 2 genres are represented on the traditional theater masks.
Comedy and Drama
This stage looks ready for fashion week with the audience on 2 sides.
Traverse
Could be a house, forest, outer space, school, anywhere! Wherever the scene takes place!
Set
This character dies in the prologue but comes to life in her sister's exploration of her game module.
Tilly
You will find these in parenthesis and italics offering insight into the playwright's vision.
Stage Directions
A conversation between 2 or more people on stage.
Scene
This stage has an arch, giving the space it's name.
Proscenium or Proscenium arch
A change in this could alter the mood or tone of the scene. It may change what you can and cannot see.
Lighting
This character worked in a game shop and served as the Dungeon Master. He was based on a real childhood friend of the playwright.
Chuck
A group working together to communicate a story.
Ensemble
One person speaking on stage.
Monologue
This space is a square of one color that usually has flexible seating and a sense of simplicity.
Black Box
Adding specific details to this could help the audience get a glimpse into the character's world. Be it a pin or even the condition of the piece.
Costume
This 5 headed, evil, powerful dragon was revealed to be a main character at the end of the play.
Tiamat
The theater term for "pause."
Beat
Speaking loudly and clearly enough for everyone to clearly hear and understand.
Performance Voice
This is the type of stage we have at BCCS. It is portable and can be put up and or taken down anytime.
Platform
An illusion, surprise, or trick. Magic on stage! Some may even say, razzle dazzle!
Special Effect
This character was Agnes' bestie, but she wasn't a fan of her BF, Miles.
Vera
To make up on the spot, no planning ahead.
Improvisation
Author of the play, "She Kills Monsters."