Parts of the Theater
This is where the actor's perform
Acting area
To be loud enough to be heard by the audience
Projection
To move across the stage
Cross
The very last rehearsal before the performances; Full tech, actors in costumes/makeup; a full run of show with a selected small audience
Invited Dress Rehearsal
The author of the play
Playwright
The sides of the stage
Wings
The intended point of interest onstage; where you look when performing
Focal Point
A scene acted out by one person
Monologue
Reading a script without having seen it before
Cold reading
The person in charge of the cast and crew; does paperwork; keeps things running smoothly
Stage Manager
Where the audience sits
House
Cooperation, concentration, imagination, body, and voice
Actor's Tools
The line before your next line or action
Cue line
The last few rehearsals before the performances; Full tech, actors in costumes/makeup; a full run of show
Dress Rehearsal
The person in charge of the vision and major decisions; tells actors what to do on stage
Director
The curved, front part of the stage
Apron
Changing up the pitch, volume, and tempo (pace) of your voice to portray a certain emotion
Inflection
Performing without a script; sometimes to cover a mistake made during the performance
Improvise
A week before the show; adding in technical aspects (lights, set pieces); a chance to fix mistakes
Tech Rehearsal
The creative team that is in charge of creating the behind the scenes parts of the play (costumes, lights, set, etc.)
Designer
Where the orchestra plays
Pit
A characteristic movement; a mannerism (action) that is repeated throughout the performance
Master Gesture
To have all your lines memorized
Offbook
At the end of the show, all of the set is carefully taken apart and materials reused; costumes, props, etc. are put back and organized
Strike
The person who pays for the play
Producer