Theatre Vocabulary Crossword

theatre union
person who helps find jobs for actors
part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch
switching all lights off at once
actor movement on stage, usually assigned by director
a write-up that usually includes a synopsis of the project and descriptions of the characters/roles in the script
area of NYC known for its prestigious theatre performances
a show that goes from Broadway to traveling and performing around the country
time at which a performer is expected to be at the theater
person who finds and auditions actors to fill roles
person who creates and teaches dances
performance designed to make a sale, profit
clothing worn for a performance
writer who reviews performances
conversation between characters
person who oversees and puts together the production of a play or musical
rehearsal in which all elements of a show are performed, including costumes
curtain that is lowered to the stage, often serving as background scenery
a group of actors, singers, and/or dancers who perform together on stage
appointment when actor tries on costume to see if it will work for performance
a system that enables stage crew to hoist components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people
the movement of any body part to help communicate an idea or an emotion
actor's "waiting room", used before or after a performance or while not onstage during the show
actor's picture, used for auditions
words your character says, make sure you learn them!
a speech presented by a single character, most often to express their mental thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience
teaches and oversees music for a show
a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
the "Big Apple", location of Broadway
theatre performance that does not employ Equity actors
acting with unnecessary exaggeration
a space at the front of a theater for the orchestra
phrase called out when it's time to get to your starting position for the show, always say "thank you ______"
written by a playwright, performed by actors
author of a play
a lead actor or role
objects used onstage by actors during a performance or rehearsal
a professional theatre outside New York City
a practice for a show
written text given to each actor, usually on the first day of rehearsal
performance in which actors have the opportunity to display talents and/or skills learned
instrument which projects a bright beam of light onto the stage
person responsible for the technical details of a theatrical production, takes full responsibility for the stage during a performance
the process of tearing down the set, cleaning up, and putting things away on the final night of performances
a member of the company who understudies several chorus and/or dancing roles
a building where plays are performed
actor assigned to learn the part and fill in should the regular actor fall ill or otherwise be unable to perform the role
area directly offstage that hides actors and scenery
not performing full out, should not be done unless specified by director/choreographer
engaging in and responding to what is currently happening in the scene