Terminology
Roles in Theatre
Ms. Watts
Types of Stages
Areas of the Stage
100

The art of writing, acting, and producing plays.

What is Theatre?

100

Writes the script for the play. 

What is Playwright?

100

Brecken

What is Ms. Watts' first name?

100

Stage framed by an arch and a curtain to separate the stage from the audience

What is Proscenium?

100

Named for the actor’s point of view

What are Stage Directions?

200

A written text of a play. 

What is script?

200

Analyzes the script and guides the production. 

What is Director?

200

Favorite film actor

Who is Robert Downey, Jr.?

200

Stage that is surrounded by an audience on all sides except one

What is Thrust?

200

Middle of the stage.

What is Center Stage?

300

The last words, action, or technical effect that immediately precedes any line or business; a stage signal.

What is Cue?

300

Creates the character and brings the story to life.

What is Actor?

300
You will see me drink these two beverages almost every day.

What is Diet Coke and Coffee?

300

Stage that is surrounded by an audience on all sides (also called “theatre in the round”)

What is Arena?

300

An actor moves backward to his right. What area of the stage is he?

What is Up Stage Right?

400

An interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, based on suitability and skill. 

What is Audition?

400

Oversees the run of the show after opening?

What is Stage Manager?

400

How long have I lived in Milledgeville?

What is 1 year?

400

Best for an event such as a Fashion Show.

What is Thrust?

400

An actress is told to move down stage left by directly crossing center stage. Where is the actress's starting point?

What is Up Stage Right?

500

Where live stage shows, plays, and musicals are help.

What is Theater?

500

Finds the financial investors, hires the director and production staff, sets the budget, and pays the bills for a theatrical production.

What is producer?

500

He is named after the county shelter he was rescued from.

Who is Newton?

500

Best for an event such as a spelling bee.

What is Proscenium. 

500

You are on down stage right. I give you directions to move over toward house right. What is house right to you, as the actor, on stage?

What is stage left?

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