Parts of the Stage
the non-performance areas of the stage, including the areas beside, under or above the stage; the workshops; the dressing rooms; and the green rooms
Backstage
invisible ‘wall’ between the audience and the stage
Fourth Wall
a person who performs in plays, films , TV shows, etc.
Actor
a trial given to a performer to test their suitability for a role
Audition
a style of play-writing and stage presentation that stresses the emotional content of the play
Expressionism
a room backstage where an actor can dress and put on make-up
Dressing-Room
a stage that is raised at the back so that it slopes down
Raked Stage
1. one of the roles that an actor plays; 2. behavior or personality, as when an actor “gets into character”
Character
cosmetics such as eye shadow, foundation and lipstick that are used by actors to paint their faces to look like their characters
Make-up
a form of theatre where, instead of sitting in traditional seating separating them from the performance, the audience becomes part of the performance
Immersive Theatre
the front stage curtain; also called a house curtain, act curtain or main drape
Grand Drape
a walkway, usually above the stage and audience areas, that provides access to stage equipment, such as lighting
Catwalk
the cast of performers, except for the principal players (those with main roles)
Ensemble
the signal for an actor or technician to perform an action
Cue
the text or words to an opera, musical or similar extended musical composition
Soliloquy
the areas to the right and left of the stage that are not visible to the audience
Wings
an oval or round building with tiers of seats that are arranged around a central open area that is used for performances
Amphitheater
stereotypical characters that represent a generic, simplified type of personality; some examples include the damsel in distress, the fool or the dastardly villain
Stock Characters
the events that happen in the story or performance
Plot
the words to an opera, musical or similar extended musical composition
Libretto
a railing above the stage that has pins; ropes are tied to the pins to secure scenery
Fly Rail
a long metal pipe that hangs above the stage or audience from which things may be hung, including stage curtains, lighting fixtures and scenery the text or words to an opera, musical or similar extended musical composition
Batten
an actor who is believed to be the first actor in ancient Greek theatre
Thespian
speaking clearly through the correct use of accent, inflection, intonation and speech-sound quality
Diction
a scene in which actors are carefully posed, stationary, and silent, as though they’re frozen in a picture
Tableau(X)