Theatre vocabulary

Front

Who is usually responsible for script selection, auditioning, casting, scheduling and running of rehearsals, blocking actor movement, and providing feedback for improvement for the performers and production staff? They are in charge of all staff and actors.

Back

A director

Front

Fourth Wall

Back

An imaginary wall between the audience and the actors in a play.

Front

Call time

Back

The time at which the actor is required to report to the theater for a performance or rehearsal

Front

Entrance

Back

When an actor moves into the performance area.

Front

Props

Back

An abbreviated form of the word "properties"

Front

Upstage

Back

The part of the stage farthest away from the audience, but still on stage. The name is said to have originated from the practice of raking (or slanting) stages, so the audience could have a better view.

Front

Tech Rehearsal

Back

The rehearsal(s) that focus only on the technical elements of the production.

Front

Dress Rehearsal

Back

The final rehearsal(s) of a play before it opens to the public; utilizing all costumes, props, lighting, sound, and set changes.

Front

Green Room

Back

A room, or an area, in which actors wait when not on stage during a performance. It is usually located behind or near the main stage in a studio or concert venue.

Front

Cross

Back

A blocking direction that means "to walk." It is abbreviated by using the letter "x"