Old Dudes (& Dudettes)
This English playwright wrote "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."
William Shakespeare
This musical, set in the 1950s, was adapted into a movie in 2007 starring John Travolta and Zac Efron.
"Hairspray"
This person is responsible for designing and creating the costumes worn by the actors in a production.
Costume Designer
This actor, known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Johnny Depp
A word that is said aloud when an actor forgets their lines
Line
Playwright and performer, Danai Gurira, became the first the first African woman to be nominated for a Tony Award in the Best Play category for her play "Eclipsed", but most Marvel fans will recognize her for her work in what movie?
The Black Panther
This Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, celebrating the life of Alexander Hamilton, was adapted into a film released on Disney+ in 2020.
"Hamilton"
This individual is in charge of designing and constructing the sets and scenery for a theatrical production.
Scenic Designer
This actor, known for his roles in "Black Panther" and "42," studied acting at Howard University then continued his education at the British American Drama Academy in London.
Chadwick Boseman
This term refers to the area of the stage farthest from the audience.
Upstage
This famous theatre, located in London, is known for its association with William Shakespeare and is still in operation today.
The Globe Theatre
Who is the actor and millionaire who adapted Ntozake Shange's, groundbreaking play into the movie "For Colored Girls"
Tyer Perry
This individual oversees the entire production process, including casting, rehearsals, set design, and coordinating the work of all other artists involved.
Director
This actress, famous for her role in "How to Get Away with Murder," earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
Viola Davis
This term refers to the process of actors rehearsing a play without the presence of costumes or sets.
Blocking
This playwright, known for his plays "Fences" and "The Piano Lesson," is considered one of America's greatest playwrights and a voice for the African American experience.
August Wilson
This Lorraine Hansberry play, inspired by her family's experiences with housing discrimination, was adapted into a movie in 1961, then again in 2008 featuring music icon P Diddy.
"A Raisin in the Sun"
This person works closely with the director and actors to develop the physical movements and gestures used by the actors to convey character emotions and intentions.
Choreographer
This actor, best known for his role in Harry Potter, began acting in local theatre productions before landing his breakout role.
Daniel Radcliffe
Cattle Call
This playwright and actor, known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance, wrote plays such as "The Emperor Jones" and "All God's Chillun Got Wings."
Eugene O'Neill
This August Wilson play, set in the 1950s, was adapted into a movie in 2020 starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman.
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
This person is responsible for writing the script or play that serves as the foundation for a theatrical production.
Playwright
This hip-hop legend had a full tuition scholarship to Juilliard and took this opportunity at the school to advance his talents in poetry and acting.
Tupac Shakur
This term describes a sudden, unplanned event that occurs during a live performance.
Flub