Blocking Terms
when an actor moves from one place on the stage to another
Cross
Toward the audience. Same thing as "Downstage of"
Below
The Angel of the show
The Producer
The text that an actor works from
Script
the area of the stage that is directly center of the stage
Center Stage
The movement on stage; written by the actors, tech, and directors write in their scripts
Blocking
Away from the audience. Same thing as "Upstage of"
Above
In charge of making all of the elements of the show come together
Stage Manager
An actors reasoning for their action. Their objective
Motivation
The part of the stage closest to the audience
Downstage
Another actor crosses to be seen and balance out the action on stage
To the Audiences Right
Stage Left
Has a hand in every acting and technical aspect of the show. The visionary of a show
Director
When an actor supplies their own lines in order to fill what would otherwise be an unpleasant pause
Ad Lib
A stage where the audience directly faces only one side of the stage. "Picture-Frame"
Proscenium
Opening up to the audience
Cheat Out
Toward the center of the stage
In
Interprets, drafts, and takes charge of building the set
Master Carpenter
A line that other actors are not supposed to hear
Aside
The part of the stage furthest from the audience
Upstage
Avoid this on stage because it doesn't look believable
(We don't do it in everyday life)
Backing up
to the audiences left
Stage Right
Sets the mood of the play using Lights
Lighting Designer
To stand above another actor and face them to look away from the audience
Upstaging
Type of stage that extends into the audience on three sides
Thrust