Production & Design
This is what the actors may walk on, sit on, or perform in front of- it sets the scene.
What is the set?
Musicals use music to tell the story rather than relying only on this.
What is spoken dialogue?
This type of performance includes the acting out of bible stories, usually put on by a church.
What is a liturgical drama/play?
If you audition for a show, this person is most likely the one making casting decisions.
Who is the director?
This area might have a crew member or actor in it for a brief period, but they must be aware of the line of visibility!
What are the wings?
Belle holds a book in the beginning of the show, which means that the book is one of these.
What is a prop?
This song often introduces the setting and characters at the start of a musical.
What is an opening number?
After Roman theater declined, performance traditions survived primarily through this institution.
What is the church (Roman Catholic Church)?
This person might be in charge of advertising for the show, managing money for the budget of the show, and many other business-related duties.
Who is the producer?
If you're here, you're probably calling cues or hitting buttons (or both)!
What is the booth?
This document is created for the booth- without it, sounds and music will likely not happen at the correct time.
What is a sound cue sheet?
This type of person is talented in 3 ways: strong singing, dancing, AND acting
What is a triple threat?
This role maintains blocking, cues, and rehearsal notes throughout the production, among many other responsibilities.
What is a stage manager?
On a stage with a proscenium arch, this part of the stage extends past it.
What is the apron?
This is a full color, labeled rendition of a costume design.
What is a costume rendering?
Choreography must consider spacing and visibility, also known as this.
What is formation(s)?
Due to low literacy rates, Medieval theater focused on symbolism in their performances instead of this element
This type of curtain is a little different; it's supposed to be see through and cast shadows depending on light.
What is a scrim?
Colored sheets placed in front of lights to change color are called this.
What are lighting gels?
Musicals that use existing popular songs instead of original music are called this.
What is a jukebox musical?
The movement from this language to vernacular languages in medieval plays allowed for greater accessibility in the theater
What is Latin?
Don't look down! While it may be scary, someone has to be here to work on the stage lights!
What is the catwalk?