Process

Question 1

Call

Answer 1

A notification of a working session (e.g. a Rehearsal Call, Band Call, Photo Call).

Question 2

Cue

Answer 2

1. The command given to technical departments to carry out a particular operation
2. Any signal (spoken line, action or count) that indicates another action should follow.

Question 3

Cue to cue

Answer 3

Cutting out action and dialogue between cues during a technical rehearsal, to save time.

Question 4

Curtain call

Answer 4

At the end of a performance, the acknowledgement of applause by actors - the bows.

Question 5

De-rig

Answer 5

The process of removing lanterns and cabling from flying bars or grid - returning the venue to its normal state, or as preparation for the next production.

Question 6

Dress rehearsal

Answer 6

A full rehearsal, with all technical elements brought together. The performance as it will be ‘on the night’.

Question 7

Dry run

Answer 7

A practice run, usually a technical run without actors.

Question 8

Encore

Answer 8

An extension of the performance due to audience demand.

Question 9

Get-in

Answer 9

The process of moving set, props and other hardware into a theatre.

Question 10

Get-out

Answer 10

Moving an entire production out of the venue.

Question 11

Interval

Answer 11

Break between sections of a performance.

Question 12

Rehearsal

Answer 12

A session when actors are called to work through some scenes from the play in private.

Question 13

Tech

Answer 13

Short for Technical Rehearsal.

Question 14

Technical rehearsal

Answer 14

Usually the first time the show is rehearsed in the venue, with lighting, scenery and sound. Costumes are sometimes used where they may cause technical problems e.g. Quick changes.

Question 15

Walk through

Answer 15

Session on stage just after the set has been built (or reassembled) when actors and crew can go through moves to ensure all is as it should be, and to identify any problems before the performance.

Question 16

Warm up

Answer 16

The Warm-Up prepares the actor’s body for the performance by exercising (literally warming up) muscles, stretching limbs, and getting the cast to focus on the performance and to forget about anything outside the walls of the theatre.

Question 17

Choreography

Answer 17

The art and craft of designing the moves, pace, flow, structure and execution of a piece of dance, or any other piece of rehearsed movement. A stage combat sequence is also choreographed.