Theatre vocabulary

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.

• A director

• A costume designer

• a props master

• a vocal director

Fourth Wall

• The wall of the greenroom closest to the stage

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

• The wall in which notes are posted after a dress rehearsal

• An imaginary wall between the theatre and outside area

Call time

• The time at which an actor is required to report to the wings before a show

• The time at which a director calls role to ensure all actors are present

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

• The time in which a cast must call each other over zoom

Entrance

• When an actor crosses to upstage left

• When a director returns from break

• When a director crosses to upstage right

• When an actor moves into the performance area. 

Props

• An abbreviated form of the word "properties"

• A proposed idea for a script

• An abbreviated form of the word "propel"

• A pink crop that is grown on a farm

Upstage

• The area above the stage where lights are hung

• The part of the stage farthest away from the set, but still on stage

• 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.

• The area above the stage where an orchestra sits

In what ways does lighting contribute to theater? Choose all that apply.

• It helps to enhance visibility of the action of the play

• It conveys the time of day and setting

•  It supports the mood of the scene

• It facilitates transitions between scenes.  

Tech Rehearsal

• A rehearsal in which actors do a run through of the play from one technical cue to the next

• A rehearsal that is only attended by the tech crew to perfect tech elements

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

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

Dress Rehearsal

• A rehearsal where actors go through a play from one technical cue to the next

• A meeting for the director and costume designer to perfect costumes

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

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

Green Room

• The area where actors stand when they are waiting to make their Entrance

• 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

• The area out of view of the audience that includes the wings and dressing rooms

• Areas out of view of the audience and not in the performing area of the stage, to the right or left of the stage