A
The attire worn in the play
Costume
The actors in the play
Cast
The written version of the play
Script
Any movable object used on the set of a play
Prop
A room where the actors change clothes before and after a performance
Dressing Room
Scenery used to identify the location of the production
Set
The one who supervises the actors and the action in the play
Director
Large pieces of cloths that are used to hide the backstage area of a theatre
Curtains
Someone who writes plays
Playwright
Words making up the dialogue of the play; spoken by the actor
Line
a stage area out of sight from the audience
Backstage/Offstage
A part of the play where action takes place; involves two or more actors
Scene
An actor’s portrayal of a someone
Character
An interview for a particular role or job as a performer, consisting of a demonstration of that performers skills
Audition
Any instruction of movement in the play OR the different areas you can move to on the stage
Stage Directions
An extended speech by one person
Monologue
An area off to the side of the stage, out of sight from the audience
Wing(s)
The cast other than the main characters
Ensemble
A reminder for action or speech
Cue
Any area of the theatre where the audience is seated
House
A stage where the audience can sit anywhere
Flexible Theatre
Proscenium
The part of the stage between the curtain and audience seating
Apron
A stage that has audience seating on three sides
Thrust Stage
A type of stage where the audience sits on all four sides
Arena