Terms In Theather

Question 1

That area within the performance space within which the actor
may move in full view of the audience (2 ans)

Answer 1

Acting/ playing area

Question 2

This term is also used to describe the smaller subdivisions of the
main stage area which are lit separately by the lighting designer
(e.g. ‘The stage is split into 6 acting areas, 3 downstage and 3
upstage’).

Answer 2

Acting area

Question 3

Involves the actors running through their moves
around the set, and less focus on the quality of the
characterization. 2 ans

Answer 3

An Acting Area Rehearsal (also known as a Blocking
Rehearsal)

Question 4

a section of the stage floor which projects towards
or into the auditorium. In proscenium theatres, it’s the part of the
stage in front of the house tabs, or in front of the proscenium
arch, above the orchestra pit. 2 ANS

Answer 4

Apron/ forestage

Question 5

If an ? is added to an existing traditional
proscenium arch theatre, this often results in poor sight lines
from seats that are higher in the auditorium, leading to audience
members having to lean forward in an attempt to see.

Answer 5

apron stage extension

Question 6

Line above apron

Answer 6

Proscenium lime

Question 7

The part of the theatre accommodating the audience during the
performance. Sometimes known as the “house.“

Answer 7

Auditorium

Question 8

refers to the personnel who work in
the technical departments that work to create the performance,
alongside the actors.

Answer 8

Backstage

Question 9

The process of arranging moves to be made by the actors during
the play

Answer 9

Blocking

Question 10

Blocking is recorded by stage management in the.

Answer 10

prompt script

Question 11

must be described in minute detail, but simple enough to
enable anyone to read and understand it.

Answer 11

Blocking

Question 12

used
to ‘run the show’

Answer 12

prompt book

Question 13

used for the rehearsal
of the understudies

Answer 13

Prompt book

Question 14

The ? is the master copy of the script or score,
containing all the actor moves and technical cues, and is used
by the deputy stage manager to run rehearsals and later, control
the performance (2 ans)

Answer 14

Peompt book/script

Question 15

A rehearsal call for the next day / week used to be posted
on a

Answer 15

Call Sheet

Question 16

means the full cast and crew are called for the
rehearsal.

Answer 16

‘Company Call’

Question 17

An acknowledgement of applause

Answer 17

curtain call)

Question 18

• 35 minutes before
  the performance starts, and the latest time when the cast and
  crew should be in the theatre. 2

Answer 18

The Final Call is also known as The Half

Question 19

Sticking tapes to the floor of the rehearsal space to indicate the
ground plan of the scenery. Also for marking position of props,
etc. within a set.

Answer 19

Marking Out

Question 20

Area, traditionally on the stage left side of the stage, from which
the stage manager (or DSM) controls (‘prompts’) the
performance, from the prompt desk.

Answer 20

Prompt Corner

Question 21

) Furnishings, set dressings, and all items large and
small which cannot be classified as scenery, electrics or
wardrobe.

Answer 21

Props

Question 22

Props handled by actors are known as

Answer 22

hand props,

Question 23

props which are kept in an actors’ costume are known as

Answer 23

personal props.

Question 24

Also known as the tech run, or tech

Answer 24

Technical Rehearsal

Question 25

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. Often a very lengthy process.

Answer 25

Technical Rehearsal

Question 26

without actors to rehearse the integration of
lighting, scenic changes etc.

Answer 26

A dry tech is

Question 27

is a full technical rehearsal with actors and all
technical elements

Answer 27

A wet tech

Question 28

is a session without the set or actors when the
technical and design team talk through the show ensuring
everything’s going to work as planned. Stage Managers can use
this session to ensure all is written correctly in the Prompt Book.

Answer 28

A paper tech