Roles in theatre
a person that acts as a character upon the stage.
What is an Actor?
The area of the theatre where the action takes place.
What is the Stage?
The area of the theatre where the audience sits.
What is the House?
An event after a final performance when the set is deconstructed, lighting and sound equipment is taken down, costumes are laundered, and all elements are returned to storage.
What is a Strike?
This person is the reason behind the Globe Theatre's popularity in London and the playwright of our fall play at Kofa.
Who is William Shakespeare?
The person who produces drawings/renderings and plans for what the actors will wear; also responsible for designing makeup, hair, wigs, and accessories.
Who is the Costume Designer?
A style of theater space attributed to the Greeks which frames the stage with a rectangular or arched opening
What is a Proscenium Theater?
The area of the theatre where the light and sound board are typically housed.
What is the Tech Booth?
The timeframe when design concepts are finalized, actors are cast, rehearsals occur, and all technical elements are implemented/built.
What is the Pre-production phase?
Directions that apply to the 9 different areas of the stage.
What are Stage Directions?
The person who coordinates the actors, designers, and others toward a unified vision for a production
Who is the Director?
A stage with the audience on three sides. This is the style of the Globe theatre, which was made famous by its association with William Shakespeare.
What is a Thrust Stage?
A large white curtain or wall typically used at the far upstage position on a stage for lighting
What is a Cyclorama?
The timeframe when the final performance ends and the stage is restored, borrowed or rented items are returned, theatre property is stored, and final reports are complete.
What is the Post-production Phase?
A proportional measurement used to indicate larger sizes on smaller media. For example, ¼” = 1’ on a blueprint or ground plan.
What is scale?
The person who creates the lighting effects and plots the placement of each lighting instrument. He/she may also hang and focus the lights and/or record the light cues into the operation board/software.
Who is the Lighting Designer?
The Romans developed the concept of this style of stage, which is still popular for sports, concerts, and more. Smaller versions of this style are known as Theatre In The Round.
What is an Arena Stage?
An accessible area, above the house, that is primarily used to hold lighting instruments
What is the Catwalk?
An event before final rehearsals when lighting and sound equipment is installed, the set is assembled on stage, set pieces are moved into place, and props are organized for use.
What is Load-in?
The idea a director has for a story and how to tell it to an audience. This idea is shared with designers to guide them and ensure cohesiveness in the overall work.
What is Director's Artistic Vision?
The person who coordinates the schedule and phases of a production, including an individual show, an entire season, and/or a facility.
Who is the Production Manager?
A flexible theatre space that has no permanent seating and can be setup in a variety of configurations.
What is a Black Box Theater?
A rigging system, hung above the stage, that allows scenery, lights, and curtains to lower and raise
What is a Counterweight System OR Fly System?
The performance takes place during which phase in the production timeline?
What is the Production Run?
This organization's mission is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What is OSHA?