Dramatic Structure
A sequence of actions in a story
Plot
This is what it's called when the show is finished and the cast comes out to take a bow.
Curtain call
This term is used for the musicians in the production.
Orchestra
This musical is based on a 1994 Disney film featuring animals living on the continent of Africa, and includes songs "Circle of Life" and "Be Prepared."
The Lion King
A type of stage in which the audience sits on three sides.
Thrust
The beginning of a story where we find out the setting, conflict, and characters. This vital part of the plot not only indicates what the story will be about, but also draws the reader into the story.
Introduction/Exposition
This is the light that follows an actor around while performing.
Spotlight
This is the name of the person who is second-in-line for a role, just in case a replacement is needed.
understudy
This production features an orphaned child and a billionaire businessman who opens his home to her.
Annie
The part of the stage that is in front of the front curtain. It is often used for small scenes or announcements during scenes changes happening behind the curtain.
Apron
The most exciting part or turning point of the story
Climax
This is the dance steps and movement in a performance.
Choreography
This word includes everyone working behind-the-scenes.
crew
Based on the characters in a famous movie with a genie who tries to help a poor thief, who steals to eat, become a prince and marry the princess.
Aladdin
The area where the audience sits.
The House
This is something in the beginning of the story that grabs the attention of your audience and furthers the story.
Rising action
This is the term used to describe the exact position someone needs to stand on stage so nobody runs into them. These are the movement directions given by the director to the actors.
Blocking
This person sketches and creates the costumes for all of the actors in a performance.
Costume designer
This is a musical about a British nanny who flies with her umbrella and has magical powers. She sings a song called, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" with her friend Bert.
Mary Poppins
This is the type of stage in which the audience sits all around the stage on all 4 sides.
Arena
The French word that means the part at the end of the story after the problem has been resolved
Denouement
This term is used to describe an invisible wall between the actors and the audience in a Proscenium theater.
The Fourth Wall
This is the person that is in charge backstage during the performances. S/he is very organized and calls the cues to the actors and crew.
Stage Manager
Based on a book by the same name, this play features a very smart, bookish girl with extraordinary powers.
Matilda
This type of theater is flexible and can be arranged any way you want, including moving the stage and audience area.
Black Box