The first public performance of a show.
Opening night.
With brands like Rosco, Lee, and Glen, these films are used in stage lighting to change the color or quality of light.
Gels.
This part of acting can be said to have 7 levels, ranging from collapse to hyper.
Tension
This person begins by reading the script and making notes of every place that requires a special sound or music. Working with the director, they make a list of all the sounds that are needed to establish time, space, and mood.
Sound designer.
This person knows how to establish things like age, status, and personality. They often come up with the designs and then show the actors how to apply it on their own. They are often in charge of hair as well.
Makeup Designer.
Official cast photos, often displayed in the lobby.
Headshots.
This is the name specifically used for this small piece of equipment in theatre. Be careful not to touch the glass directly with your fingers!
Lamp.
A conversation between two actors on stage is called this.
A dialogue.
This person can fulfill multiple jobs within a production, including board operators, prop handlers, dressers, and more.
What is a technician?
This substance is one of several that can be used to create false cuts, burns, or blemishes on an actor's skin.
Wax.
Location in the theatre where you can buy or pick up tickets.
Box Office.
Pictured below, this type of theatrical light is one of the most common. It uses multiple lenses and measures light spread in degrees, noted on the barrel of the instrument. It is named for the not-perfectly-circular light it produces.
Ellipsoidal.
A long speech given by one character to another character or group of characters.
A monologue.
This person is responsible for communication across all theatrical departments and runs the show once it opens.
Who is the Stage Manager?
This type of applicator can produce a variety of textures to create various things from a smooth, even tone to scratches or even facial hair.
Sponges.
The place where the audience sits to watch a play.
House.
This type of light has a three letter name that is also an acronym.
PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) Can
An actor told to move from the blue X to the red X on stage would need to cross _______________.
Down Left
This is the person whose job is to interpret the story through dance and movement. This person creates the dances and then teaches the movement to the performers.
Choreographer.
This substance is glue-like and can be used to apply wigs or other false hair as well as other types of prosthetics.
Spirit gum.
Places.
Gobos are a frequently used lighting tool - what does Gobo stand for?
Go Between Optics
A group of actors working collaboratively together, or a group of actors in a specific show who fulfill multiple roles.
Ensemble.
This is the person who works with the director to determine and gather all the items needed on stage for the show. Some things might be set dressing and others might be held and used by the actors.
Props master.
This term is used to describe how easily a liquid like fake blood flows.
Viscosity.