Stage Directions
The part of the stage closest to the audience
Downstage
This person auditions and casts actors, oversees the production team, and leads rehearsals.
Director
When the audience views the action of a play from one direction, most popular theatre on Broadway
Proscenium
Another name for where the audience sits, not auditorium
A printed play actor's and designers use for the rehearsal process
Script
The part of the stage furthest away from the audience
Upstage
Responsible for visual appearance and function of scenic elements of a production
Scenic Designer
Another name for Theatre in the Round
Arena
Areas to the left and right of the acting area where actors wait
Wings
Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande's boyfriend, originated what cartoon character on Broadway
Spongebob
When reading a play, stage directions are usually found in these
Parentheses
Assists Director, supervises run crews, and takes charge starting Opening Night
Stage Manager
When the audience sits on 3 sides of the stage
Thrust Stage
The area where actors hang out before or after a show
Hint: Not a dressing room.
Green Room
Name of the play ACS did that included the popular characters of Mad Hatter and Toto.
Dorothy in Wonderland
Stage Directions are determined by their perspective
Actors
Responsible for the supervision of the prop crew in the acquisition and construction of props
Prop Master
A large room used to stage plays that is painted all black and has flexible seating
Black Box Theater
The area backstage where actors have to walk to get from one side of the stage to the other without being seen by the audience
Crossover
Type of theatre that has no actual backstage area
Arena or Theatre in the Round
If an audience member is looking at the corner of the stage furthest away from them, all the way to the right, they are looking at this part of the stage
Upstage Left
Responsible for all financial aspects of a production including renting a venue and hiring personnel.
Producer
Theatre in a specific location that relates to the content of the play
Immersive or Site Specific
The appearance of performers on stage after a performance to acknowledge the audience's applause
Curtain Call
Type of theatre where it is not necessary to paint the backside of set pieces
Proscenium