Theatre Spaces
An outdoor theatre without a roof
What is an amphitheater/open-air theatre?
Everything that is not worn by an actor or secured to the stage.
What is a prop?
The person ultimately responsible for creating the artistic vision of the production.
Who is the Director?
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Audience
What is center stage
A play with a flawed hero that usually ends in the death of most of the characters.
What is a tragedy?
The traditional stage known for its arch.
What is a proscenium?
Used to transform the way an actor looks in a show.
What are costumes and hair and makeup?
The person who puts up the money for a production.
Who is the producer?
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What is up stage right?
A type of play that involves humor, misdirection, and confusion, usually ends in a wedding.
What is a comedy?
A stage that is surrounded by the audience on all sides.
What is in-the-round/arena?
The structural elements that are attached to the stage.
What is the set?
The people who support the director's vision for the show.
Who are the designers?
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What is down stage center?
A theatre with flexible seating and staging, typically all black.
What is a black-box?
Used to create the auditory world of the play.
What is sound?
The person responsible for keeping a show running and organized.
Who is the stage manager?
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Audience
What is stage left?
A theatre with audience on 3 sides of the stage.
What is a thrust?
Used to visually create the mood of the play.
What is lighting?
All of the actors in a show.
What is the cast?
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What is upstage left?