Vocabulary
A person who performs a role in a play, work of theatre, or movie.
What is Actor / Actress?
The section of the auditorium where the audience sits.
What is House?
You should bring this to class every day.
What is a Pencil?
This exclamation means we are going to full blackout, or the lights are being turned back on.
What is "Lights"?
The area of the stage furthest from the audience.
What is Upstage?
The set of actors in a play.
What is Cast?
The area behind the set or off the stage that’s not seen by the audience.
What is Backstage?
This should never be out in a classroom setting.
What is a Cellphone/electronics?
A personal item that is never allowed backstage.
What is Cellphone / Food & Drinks?
The area of the stage closest to the audience.
What is Downstage?
The path of movement actors take onstage.
What is Blocking?
The section of the stage floor which projects towards or into the auditorium.
What is Apron?
The first step for when expectations aren't met.
What is A Warning?
These props should always be kept in the classroom or onstage to prevent others from thinking they are real.
What are Weapons / Fake Weapons?
The area in the middle of the stage.
What is Center Stage?
A rehearsal of the whole show or a section of it.
What is Run?
The area that frames the stage.
What is Proscenium Arch?
You should always have this when watching a performance.
What is Audience Etiquette?
Asking permission before any physical touch between performers during rehearsals.
What is Consent?
House left is also called ______ by the actors on stage.
What is Stage Right?
What is Cue?
The areas just off stage left or stage right, not seen by the audience. The actors wait here immediately before they go onstage.
What are Wings?
You should do this as soon as you get to class.
What is Find a Seat/Sit down?
The #1 Safety Rule.
What is "If you don't know, ask"?
You start Upstage left and cross diagonally all the way to the edge of the stage closest to the audience. Where are you standing now?
What is Downstage Right?