Acting
To signal at a specific moment during a performance
Cue
The planning and working out of movements of the actors on the stage
Blocking
a person or situation that opposes the other characters goals or desires
antagonist
This musical is based on the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet
The Lion King
A long speech made by an actor alone
Monologue
The space offstage to the right and left of the stage in a theater
Wings
A band of students that plays the soundtrack of the musical during the show
Pit Band
This musical follows the story of a young girl learning that she has powers, and sticking up to her school principal.
Matilda
a reading of the script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play or musical
cold reading
a rehearsal moving from start to finish without stopping for corrections or notes
Run-Through
A person who sets the stage and moves props in a production
Stagehand
What was the longest run musical on Broadway?
Phantom of the Opera
When asked to face the audience even though you're talking to your scene partner.
Cheat Out
an arch separating the stage from the audience
proscenium arch
The person that creates the dance movements in a show
Choreographer
What is the difference between Broadway and the West End?
Broadway is located in NYC
The West End is located in London, UK
When you state your name, the song your singing, and the monologue you are reading during an audition.
Slate
A silent motionless depiction of a scene created by actors, often forming a picture
Tableau
A person backstage who is in charge of the "fly rail"
Rigger
What is this musical?
- green
- defy gravity
- lion
- for good
- ariana grande
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