Description

All the on-stage performers in a play or musical
Creates dances or formal stage movement usually for a musical and teaches it to the actors/dancers. Usually helps cast the show.
One person from the cast designated to know all of the choreography to stand in for when the choreographer’s absent. Runs brush-up dance rehearsals
(Often the costumer) Determines how the actors will wear their hair and make-up acquires wigs if needed, or teach actors how to style their own hair.
Group of designers and directors who work with the Director to produce a show. Includes: Music Director and Choreographer (for musicals), Stage Manager, Props Manager, Set Designer, Tech Director, Lighting Designer, Costumer, Sound Designer
Works with the Director to determine what the props should be and acquires/makes them
The BOSS and creative force who decides how the play or musical will be performed, how it will look onstage; works with actors and production team.
Person who oversees all the vocal and orchestral music; teaches the actors songs and harmonies, runs orchestra rehearsals, and helps cast the show.
Works with the director to plan what the stage will look like for the production. Usually an artist who draws set plans
Creates posters, flyers, media releases for the production
Works with the Director to determine what clothing will be worn by the actors in each scene, and is responsible for purchasing or building them
Helps the director during the rehearsal process. Often doubles as Stage Manager
Watches the script as actors rehearse to be sure they’re learning lines and saying them correctly. Also prompts actors who forget lines.
Backstage workers who preset/ move props
Uses Set Designer’s drawings to make the sets

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What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

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Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

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If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

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