Theatre Terms
The person that is the right-hand man to the director. Helps with rehearsals.
Assistant Director
The person that guides the actors, stages the show, and has the overall vision/overall say.
Director
Where is Downstage Left?
DSL
The most common theatre. The stage has a border like a picture frame.
Proscenium
What can you find in a rehearsal report?
Directors notes, Summary of what you did today, information on what you will do tomorrow
Where the actors wait offstage, ready for the next scene
the wings
The person that oversees the entire operation and makes sure it runs smoothly. They also send out emails with rehearsal reports.
Stage Manager
Where is Downstage Right?
DSR
The area where they musicians play
Orchestra Pit
List 3 things that can be hung from a batten
Lights, Backdrops, Curtains
Raked Stage
The person that will read the script and understand the characters in order to determine what they will wear and how they will look in the production.
Costume Designer
Where is Center Stage Left?
CSL
Seating area closest to the stage
Orchestra
Why is the Green Room Green?
The color was calming for the actors
The metal pipe used to hang items such as lights and backdrops
Batten
The person that will add audio effects to the show or even music in order to evoke a certain feeling.
Sound Designer
Where is Downstage Center?
DSC
Seating above the orchestra area. On the second level.
Mezzanine
Where the audience sits
The House
What controls the battens?
Fly system
The person that does all of the historical research. They will sometimes translate the script if it's in another language.
Dramaturg
Where is Upstage Right?
UPR
VIP Seating, private section.
The area where the audience will purchase tickets and merch before the show begins
The Lobby