Show:
The Stage
This and That
The Rehearsal
It's A Business
Acting
100
the scenery for an act or a scene
What is Set
100
Theatres and birds both have them
What is Wings.
100
Trying out for a play
What is audition
100
In professional theatre, puts together the creative team and is responsible for the end product (acting and scenic elements)
What is the Director
100
to improvise stage business or conversation
What is Ad Lib
200
the area toward the rear of the stage - away from the audience
What is Upstage
200
Makes sound effects in a radio show
What is Foley Artist
200
An uninterrupted rehearsal with costumes and props; the final rehearsal before the first performance
What is Dress Rehearsal
200
In professional theatre, hires the director and production staff, finds investors, makes a budget and makes sure bills are paid
What is the Producer
200
the movement by an actor from one location the the stage to another
What is Cross
300
Position on the stage nearest the audience
What is Downstage
300
Juliet, Romeo, John Proctor...they all are
What is a Protagonist
300
A rehearsal at which the movement and groupings on stage are practiced.
What is Blocking Rehearsal
300
Creates the set and other elements based on the needs of the script and the play the director envisions
What is Scenic Designer
300
a distinctive action that serves as a clue to a characters personality
What is Master Gesture
400
Symbol used in the script to denote "center"
What is C
400
improperly taking attention from an actor who should be the focus of interest
What is Upstaging
400
Rehearsal at which lighting, scenery and props are used so that changes go smoothly
What is Technical Rehearsal
400
Runs the show during performance. Serves as liason with the cast and director and between all of the crews. Coordinates all show paperwork
What is Stage Manager
400
a movement in a direction opposite to a cross to balance the stage picture
What is Counter Cross
500
A stage with the audience on one side.
What is a Proscenium Theatre
500
The most unatural of lighting angle/directions
What is Up
500
A script marked with with directions and cues for use by the prompter and/or the stage manager. Sometimes referred to as "The Bible".
What is the Promptbook
500
Responsible to the stage manager and moves scenery and/or assists in other technical elements during performance
What is Grip/Stagehand
500
the body part or feature used by an actor to lead movements; often used to reflect a character's major personality trait
What is Leading Center