Dramatic Terms
Actors read off of this. They use this to memorize their lines.
Script
What do actors stand on to do their performance?
A stage
If you play a character on stage.
Actor/Actress
If you make music for the show
Sound designer
What did Mrs.L wear for Halloween?
Nasa Space Costume
When you are onstage, you are not playing yourself, you are playing a __________.
Character
Traditionally, we act on stage. Can anywhere be a stage? Yes or No
Yes
If you run the show during the performance.
Stage Manager
If you sell tickets to the show
Box Office Associate
A black lab.
Rehearsal
We have the playing area where actors do their performance, but there is a whole production happening behind that area... what is the area called where actors wait to go onstage, and the tech crew works hard to keep the show going?
Backstage
If you write the play.
Playwright
If you make costumes for the show.
Costume Designer
Where did Mrs.L and her group go on one of our amazing stories
Hint: They came back from this place with an alien guinea pig.
Mars
Clothing people wear on stage. What is this called?
Costumes
What is the name of the area where the audience sits to watch the show?
Hint: Starts with an H
The House.... it's true, it is called a house.
If you tell people where to go and how to act.
The director
If you help run the the show from backstage
Assistant Stage Manager/Running Crew
What does Ms.V do before every drama club? What happens when you log on?
Timer/Countdown
The name of the job of the person who runs the show during performances. **This is a very important person**
Stage Manager
What is the difference between a movie theatre and a live show?
Live actors.
If you design the lighting for the show.
The light designer
If you help seat people before and during the show.
Ushers.
What is our favourite drama club game?
Why are you late?