Show:
Auditions
Rehearsals
Artistic Staff
Behind the Scenes Staff
Terms
100
Cold reading
What is an audition that requires the actor to read unfamiliar material
100
Reading rehearsal
What is the rehearsal that is crucial in setting the tone and establishing expectations for the entire rehearsal and production process?
100
Prompter
Who writes the director's notes in the book, including information on interpretation, movement, and positions.
100
Grip
Who moves the scenery?
100
Promptbook
What is the "backbone of the production"?
200
Improvisation audition
What is an audition that requires an actor to improvise a scene around an assigned character and situation.
200
Working rehearsal
What is the rehearsal where interpretation is developed, and words and actions put together?
200
Assistant Director
Who is the person willing to take on many of the rehearsal responsibilities?
200
Stage manager
Who takes charge backstage during rehearsals?
200
Master production schedule
What helps the production to run smoothly and successfully?
300
Textual tryout
What is an audition that requires an actor to perform material from a manuscript or printed play, either a monologue or a play.
300
Blocking rehearsal
What is the rehearsal in which the movement and the stage business are worked out?
300
Technical Director
Who is the person who oversees the costumes and lighting and executes the designs?
300
Properties chief or assistant
Who gives the actors their hand props just before their entrances?
300
Curtain call
What is the appearance of a play's cast in response to the audience's applause?
400
Closed audition
What is an audition that requires an actor to be a member of a professional actors union or drama club?
400
Technical rehearsal
What is the rehearsal when every crew member and actor must get his or her materials organized and performance duties clearly in mind?
400
Producer
Who is the person who finds investors willing to provide money for the show?
400
House Manager
Who is the person that trains the ushers and repairs damaged seats?
400
Dress rehearsal
What is a rehearsal that is uninterrupted, using costumes and props?
500
Prepared audition
What is an audition that may use rehearsed material, including memorized lines and actions?
500
Polishing rehearsal
What is the rehearsal when the real joys of directing and acting are experienced?
500
Scenic designer
Who is the person who is responsible for the settings, costumes, makeup, and lighting in harmony with the vision of the director?
500
Business manager
Who handles the printing and selling of tickets and orders the printing of programs?
500
Resume
What is a short account of a person's acting career and qualifications?