Theatre Term List 1

Front

Readings before a director to determine casting of a play

Back

Audition

Front

The set movement of all the actors on stage throughout the play.

Back

Blocking

Front

An additional audition for the final actors being considered. Similar to semifinals in sports.

Back

Call back

Front

Movement from one area of the stage to another.

Back

Cross

Front

A direction given to all actors, musicians, and technicians to leave the stage

Back

Clear the stage

Front

A small movement in the opposite direction to the cross made by another character.

Back

Counter-cross

Front

A direction given to all performers to go to their spot at the start of the play

Back

Places

Front

Command to leave the acting area.

Back

Exit

Front

The time the actor is to report to rehearsal or the performance.

Back

Call time

Front

Rehearsal conducted as if it was an actual performance.

Back

Dress rehearsal