Theatrical Production Terminology

Call Sheet

• A document detailing the schedule, roles, and responsibilities for each rehearsal or performance day.

• A list of all the actors and crew members involved in a production.

• A script that outlines the dialogue and actions for each scene.

• A checklist of equipment needed for filming.

Quick Change

• A type of dance move performed quickly.

• A rapid costume change that happens between scenes or during a performance.

• A technique used to speed up a play's dialogue.

• A method of changing lighting effects during a show.

Wig

• A type of hat worn for fashion

• A headpiece made of synthetic or natural hair, worn to alter the actor's hairstyle or look.

• A hairstyle created using hair gel

• A type of mask used in theater performances

Make-Up Designer

• A person who designs costumes for actors.

• A person responsible for creating the overall look and design of the actors' makeup.

• A person who directs the photography of a film.

• A person who writes the script for a movie.

Microphone

• A device that converts sound waves into electrical signals.

• A tool used for measuring sound intensity.

• A type of speaker that amplifies sound.

• A device that records video and audio simultaneously.

Mood Board

• A tool for measuring mood swings

• A visual tool used by designers to convey the overall style and feel of a production through images, colors, and textures.

• A type of board game for team building

• A method for tracking project deadlines

Fresnel

• A type of hard-edged spotlight used for focused lighting.

• A soft-edged light used for general stage lighting.

• A type of lighting used exclusively in photography.

• A lighting technique that creates sharp shadows.

Stage Manager (SM)

• The person responsible for overseeing the entire stage operation during a production.

• A technician who operates the lighting and sound equipment.

• An actor who plays a leading role in the production.

• A director who manages the artistic vision of the play.

"One Minute!"

• A call made to notify the cast and crew that the performance is about to begin.

• A signal for the audience to take their seats.

• A reminder for the actors to prepare their costumes.

• A cue for the lighting technician to dim the lights.

Mute

• Silences a channel or signal.

• Increases the volume of a channel or signal.

• Changes the channel to a different frequency.

• Enhances the audio quality of a signal.