Theatrical Designs
Clothing for actors to portray the characters in the play
A person who performs on a stage, in a movie, or on TV.
Who is an actor?
A person who writes a script.
Who is a playwright?
An exchange between two or more characters.
What is dialogue?
Noises or music used as stated by the script or to portray storyline, mood, etc.
What is sound?
Spectators of a theatrical production.
Who is the audience?
Someone who is in charge of the creative process in a production. Gives actors direction.
Who is the director?
One character speaking for an extended amount of time.
What is a monologue?
Electric sources that light up the stage, set, or actors; Can be used to portray different locations, emotions, and other creative aspects.
What are lights?
A person who performs a role in the absence of the original actor.
Who is an understudy?
A person who creatively styles lighting, sound, props, etc.
Who is a designer?
A brief situation of action and dialogue; a single moment.
What is a scene?
Constructions used to represent the locale of a play. Can be a literal location or metaphorical.
What is a set?
Technicians working during the run of a production. Are usually in charge of sound board operation, the fly system, curtain movement, etc.
Who is the run crew?
A person in charge of the creation of design aspects in a production.
Who is a technical director?
A compilation of many scenes; is longer in length; separates sections of a play.
What is an act?
Physical items used in a play as stated by the script or by the director's discretion.
What are props?
A person in charge of a production and aiding the director. Is usually in charger of calling cues, creating rehearsal schedules, actor attendance, etc.
Who is the stage manager?
In charge of running the seating area of the theatre. Helps guide audience members and keeps the space clean.
Who is the house manager?
What are stage directions?