Rehearsed and/or memorized material that is presented to be selected for a theatrical production.

A short scene played in front of a drop or curtain while scenery is being changed.

A performer who is not in a show and whose sole responsibility is to cover for the lead if they are unable to perform.

Music that takes place between arts in a play.

Assigning actors to roles based on their appearance.

The music, usually a medley of the show's songs, played at the beginning of a musical.

Reading aloud from a script or other text with little or no rehearsal, practice or study in advance.

The music composed for a musical.

A large-scale musical sequence involving many performers in lavish costumes; frequently a dance number.