Terms In Theather Flashcards
That area within the performance space within which the actor
may move in full view of the audience (2 ans)
Acting/ playing area
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’).
Acting area
Involves the actors running through their moves
around the set, and less focus on the quality of the
characterization. 2 ans
An Acting Area Rehearsal (also known as a Blocking
Rehearsal)
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
Apron/ forestage
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.
apron stage extension
Line above apron
Proscenium lime
The part of the theatre accommodating the audience during the
performance. Sometimes known as the “house.“
Auditorium
refers to the personnel who work in
the technical departments that work to create the performance,
alongside the actors.
Backstage
The process of arranging moves to be made by the actors during
the play
Blocking
Blocking is recorded by stage management in the.
prompt script
must be described in minute detail, but simple enough to
enable anyone to read and understand it.
Blocking
used
to ‘run the show’
prompt book
used for the rehearsal
of the understudies
Prompt book
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)
Peompt book/script
A rehearsal call for the next day / week used to be posted
on a
Call Sheet
means the full cast and crew are called for the
rehearsal.
‘Company Call’
An acknowledgement of applause
curtain call)
- 35 minutes before
the performance starts, and the latest time when the cast and
crew should be in the theatre. 2
The Final Call is also known as The Half
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.
Marking Out
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.
Prompt Corner
) Furnishings, set dressings, and all items large and
small which cannot be classified as scenery, electrics or
wardrobe.
Props
Props handled by actors are known as
hand props,
props which are kept in an actors’ costume are known as
personal props.
Also known as the tech run, or tech
Technical Rehearsal
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.
Technical Rehearsal
without actors to rehearse the integration of
lighting, scenic changes etc.
A dry tech is
is a full technical rehearsal with actors and all
technical elements
A wet tech
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.
A paper tech
