A summary of the story told in a play so that the reader/audience can get an idea for what the play is about without having to read the entire show.
Synopsis
100
Responsible for the well-being of the show. Second in command to a director during the production of a play or musical. Sits in the booth during the play and “calls” the show.
Stage Manager
100
What role specifically calls for a South African actress?
Rafiki
100
What happens before the story. The introduction of characters, setting, etc.
Exposition
100
Who do they bring back to play the leading role after the actress gets hurt?
Tony's ex-girlfriend Camille
200
A list of characters usually published in the front of the play that gives the readers insight into each character.
Cast of Characters
200
Sits at the lighting and sound boards during the show and listens to the stage manager as he or she calls the show.
Board Operators
200
Who wrote Techies?
Dan Goodrum
200
The event that kicks the story into motion.
Inciting Incident
200
Who is Tony dating?
Amy
300
Written into a script to help set the scene or give suggestions on actions for actors. Typed into a script in italics and parentheses.
Stage Directions
300
Work backstage during the show to execute scene changes and help with any emergencies that may arise during the show.
Running Crew
300
Who is the main character of the play Techies?
Tony
300
The majority of the action of the story.
Rising Action
300
Does Tony get into Harvard?
Yes
400
A literary advisor on the staff of a theatre,film corporation, etc, whose responsibilities may include selection and editing of texts, liaison with authors, preparation of printed programs, and public relations work
Dramaturge
400
Who was the visionary director tasked with putting The Lion King onstage?
Julie Taymor
400
Where is Tony trying to go to school?
Harvard
400
When all of the conflict in the story reaches it's breaking point.
Climax
400
Why does Tony get into Harvard?
His demonstration of natural leadership ability.
500
A section in the back of a script typically containing information from the playwright about his or her process writing the play.
Author's Notes
500
T or F: The characters in the play are portrayed by actors using puppets.
True
500
What musical is the teacher singing songs from after hurting her hip?
Cats the Musical
500
When problems in the story start to resolve themselves.
Falling Action
500
The part of a story when all conflicts are solved and everything in the story is wrapped up.