Stage Directions
DSL
What is DOWNSTAGE LEFT?
A traditional theater with a "picture frame' between the audience and the stage
What is a Proscenium Theater?
The area where the actors perform
What is the STAGE?
The person in charge of the 'vision' of the show
Who is the DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER?
Crew members responsible for moving scenery and furniture on and off stage during the show
Who are STAGEHANDS?
DSR
What is DOWNSTAGE RIGHT?
A theater with the audience on three sides of the stage
What is a THRUST theater?
Where the audience sits
What is the HOUSE or AUDITORIUM?
The person in charge of a shows budget and hiring the creative team and crew
Who is the PRODUCTION MANAGER?
The person responsible for shaping the productions lighting
Who is the LIGHTING DESIGNER?
USC
What is UPSTAGE CENTER?
An experimental space where the audience seating and stage can be moved in different configurations
What is a BLACK BOX THEATER?
Where the box office, concessions, merchandise and public restrooms are located
What is FRONT OF HOUSE (FOH) or the LOBBY?
The person in charge of ticket sales and running Front of House
Who is the BOX OFFICE MANAGER?
The person responsible for running the production from the first rehearsal through to the closing night performance
Who is the PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER?
CS
What is CENTERSTAGE?
A venue with the audience on two sides
What is a TRAVERSE stage?
The area where the band are located
What is the ORCHESTRA PIT?
The person in charge of the overall artistic vision of the theatre company
Who is the ARTISTIC DIRECTOR?
The person who runs the lighting cues during tech week rehearsals and shows
Who is the Lightboard Operator?
OSR
What is OFFSTAGE RIGHT?
A theatrical production taking place in a location where the audience and the cast intertwine with each other
What is a 'site-specific' or 'immersive' production?
If the Orchestra Pit had a cover over it
What is the APRON?
The person in charge of moving scenery IN and OUT above the actors on stage
Who is the FLY PERSON?
The person in charge of creating the vision for the set
Who is the SCENIC DESIGNER?