Theatre Roles
Theatre Roles pt.2
Theatre Terms
Types of Stages
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What is the group of actors called that helps shape the story?

Ensemble

100

What does PSM stand for?

Production stage manager

100

What does it mean if your show has a limited run?

The show has a definite end date

100

What type of stage is surrounded by the audience on three sides?

Thrust

100

Where does the orchestra sit in the house?

Orchestra pit

200

Who is the person that oversees musical numbers and tells the story through dance?

Choreographer

200

What does ASM stand for?

Assistant stage manager

200

If your show starts at 6:00 and you are to be at the theater at half hour, what time are you to show up at the theater?

5:30

200

This type of stage is the one that our auditorium is most like

Proscenium

200

What type of stage is the most traditional? 

Proscenium

300

Who studies another actor's role so they can step in if needed? 

Understudy

300

Who is a member of the ensemble that runs understudy rehearsals and ensures the choreographers vision is carried out?

Dance captain

300

What does it mean if your show has an open ended run? 

The show will continue as long as it is selling tickets. 

300

What type of stage is completely surrounded by the audience?

In the round

300
What role is most likely to step in for a sick performer? 

Understudy

400

Who studies multiple ensemble roles and can perform them when needed?

Swing

400

Who is the person that keeps the continuity in a show?

Dramaturg

400

Why do we use a ghost light?

So the ghosts have a light to perform by

also-

for safety

400

What is the middle section of seating called in the house?

Mezzanine

400

The place that you go to watch plays is spelt:

theatER

500

Who is not in the show at all but learns the role of a lead actor in case they need to fill in? 

Stand by

500

Who puts up the money for a show to begin rehearsals?

The producer

500

True or false: Always tell an actor good luck.

False

500

What is the tiered seating on the walls of the theater called?

Boxes

500

The artform is spelt:

theatRE