Physical Locations
In a traditional theater, the part of the stage which projects in front of the curtain.
APRON
CS
Center Stage
Switching all lights out at once, leaving the stage in complete darkness
BLACKOUT
The list of characters in a play and the actors who play them.
CAST
The scenery for a particular show or individual scene.
The sides of the stage, our of sight of the audience.
WINGS
SR
Stage Right
Instructions given to crew to take action; action that lets actors know when to move.
CUE
In control of all aspects of the production, coordinates all elements to create a play.
DIRECTOR
Taking a bow in frond of the audience at the end of a show.
CURTAIN CALL
A room backstage in which the company can sit and relax before or after the show.
GREEN ROOM
SL
stage left
To increase or decrease gradually the brightness of light or intensity of sound.
FADE
Responsible for the obtaining and/or construction of props.
PROP MASTER
One actor taking more than one part in a play.
DOUBLING
Place where tickets are sold.
BOX OFFICE
USC
upstage center
A light which gives a wide spreading unfocused beam of light.
FLOOD
An actor playing a small part who has rehearsed the part of the leading actor to take over in the event of illness.
Small items which actors carry onto or around the stage.
PROPS
Anything which happens on the audience side of the curtain; where the audience sits.
FRONT OF HOUSE (FOH)
DSL
A focused beam of light on a particular actor or set piece.
SPOTLIGHT
In charge of everything that happens backstage during a production.
STAGE MANAGER
STRIKE