Roles
Theater Terms
Places in the Theater
Theater Trivia
Name the Show
100

This person manages all costumes.

What is  the costume manager?

100

The place in a theater where the audience sits.

What is the house?

100

This place houses costumes and some props.

What is the green room?

100

Who is the producer of all Orono drama shows?

Who is Mrs. Balon-Peck

100

This story of a founding father became one of the most popular musicals of all time.

What is Hamilton?

200

This person calls cues from the booth, issues rehearsal reports, and makes sure that actors complete their blocking and lines correctly.

What is stage manager?

200

This term refers to the front of the stage as well as a common piece of kitchen apparel.

What is the apron?

200
This place is used for backstage changes and houses some props during the run of shows.

What is the telephone room?

200

These are animals that Ms. Balon has as pets.

What is a bird and a cat?

200

This famous musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber includes the iconic symbol of a white mask.

What is Phantom of the Opera?

300

This person manages the run crew and guarantees that all props come in and off when scripted.

What is an assistant stage manager?

300

This sheet is used to project colors on during shows.

What is the cyc? (Cyclorama)

300

This room houses all of our theater's building materials and tools.

What is the shop?
300

What gesture is most often associated with the term "general notes?"

What is a salute?

300

Name one of the three shows performed by Orono High School last year.

The Sound of Music, Puffs, Steel Magnolias

400

This document governs the actions of the Hydration Master.

What are the Articles of Hydration?

400

This system allows theaters to bring backdrops and props in from above the stage.

What is the fly rail system?

400

This place is elevated above the house and is used to hang some lighting fixtures, but does not contain the sound and light board.

What is the catwalk?

400

This foundation works closely with many Minnesota High Schools (Including Orono) to review shows, provide free seminars and hold a showcase at the end of the year.

What is Spotlight Education?

400
These two shows will be performed by Orono High School this coming school year.

What are Bright Star and The Play That Goes Wrong?

500

This role most often serves as a kind of theatrical historian. In our theater, it is occupied by Mrs. Fossen.

What is a dramaturg?

500

This term, often referred to in tandem with "line" forms the border between the stage and the house.

What is the proscenium? 

500

This new addition to our theater is where paintbrushes will be washed.

What is the painting room?

500

These people serve as the choreographer and the musical director, and the costume designer for our musicals.

Who are Ms. Claire (Benway) and Ms. Anderson, and Ms. Fossen?

500

This world-renowned, student-written show features such memorable characters as Clarence, Truman, and Cougher. It debuted last year at the Orono Drama lock-in.

What is Aluminum Petunias?

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