Stage Directions
Downstage
Who creates the "vision" for the show?
Director
What are the names for the "side curtains?"
Who is in charge of making sure you can hear all of the performers?
Sound designer/engineer
What is the difference between "theater" and "theatre?"
TheatER= Performance itself
TheatRE= Actual building/place
What is the name of the area of the stage located closest to the back curtain?
Upstage
Who is in charge of dancing and movement?
Choreographer
What is the name of the platform in the ceiling?
Catwalk
What kind of light is used when a soloist is singing?
Spotlight
What is the name of the famous playwright, producer, and music director who wrote "Hamilton," "In the Heights," and more?
Lin Manuel Miranda
Stage directions are based on the ______ perspective.
Actors
Who funds/finances the show?
Producer
What is the name of the location in the back of the theater where the sound and light board are located?
Who hands out programs before a show/helps audience members find their seats?
Ushers
How much money (on average) does it cost to produce a Broadway production?
$20 million
What section of the stage is most commonly used for solos, main roles, and important scenes?
Center Stage
Who is in charge of backstage safety?
Technical Director
What is the name of the downstage area that covers the orchestra pit?
Apron
What are the 5 steps designers take?
1) Meet with the director
2) Research
3) Design
4) Make/build
5) Maintenance
The Greek word "theatron" means what? (Hint- it is where we get our word "theatre" from)
A viewing place
What is the name of the slanted stage used back in the day for audiences to see the performers?
Raked Stage
Who is in charge of moving set pieces on and off the stage?
Stage crew/Tech crew
What is another name for the "audience" section of the theatre?
House
Who is one of the most famous Playwrights of all time who wrote "Romeo and Juliet," "A Midsummer's Night Dream," "Hamlet," and many more?
What is the theater term for "Good Luck?"
Break a leg