Theatre Roles
What is the group of actors called that helps shape the story?
Ensemble
What does PSM stand for?
Production stage manager
What does it mean if your show has a limited run?
The show has a definite end date
What type of stage is surrounded by the audience on three sides?
Thrust
Where does the orchestra sit in the house?
Orchestra pit
Who is the person that oversees musical numbers and tells the story through dance?
Choreographer
What does ASM stand for?
Assistant stage manager
If your show starts at 6:00 and you are to be at the theater at half hour, what time are you to show up at the theater?
5:30
This type of stage is the one that our auditorium is most like
Proscenium
What type of stage is the most traditional?
Proscenium
Who studies another actor's role so they can step in if needed?
Understudy
Who is a member of the ensemble that runs understudy rehearsals and ensures the choreographers vision is carried out?
Dance captain
What does it mean if your show has an open ended run?
The show will continue as long as it is selling tickets.
What type of stage is completely surrounded by the audience?
In the round
Understudy
Who studies multiple ensemble roles and can perform them when needed?
Swing
Who is the person that keeps the continuity in a show?
Dramaturg
Why do we use a ghost light?
So the ghosts have a light to perform by
also-
for safety
What is the middle section of seating called in the house?
Mezzanine
The place that you go to watch plays is spelt:
theatER
Who is not in the show at all but learns the role of a lead actor in case they need to fill in?
Stand by
Who puts up the money for a show to begin rehearsals?
The producer
True or false: Always tell an actor good luck.
False
What is the tiered seating on the walls of the theater called?
Boxes
The artform is spelt:
theatRE