Basic Theatre Terms

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Across
  1. 3. The part of the stage closest to the audience.
  2. 4. The words that characters speak in a play.
  3. 7. The people who work behind the scenes on lights, sound, set, costumes, props, and more.
  4. 11. A tryout where actors perform to show their skills and hopefully get a role in a play.
  5. 13. The area behind or to the side of the stage where actors and crew prepare and wait during a performance.
  6. 14. _________ arch stage has a large arch around it, separating it from the audience, like a picture frame.
  7. 17. A story performed onstage by actors.
  8. 18. The clothing and accessories an actor wears to become their character.
  9. 19. The people watching and listening to a performance.
Down
  1. 1. A smaller section of a play, usually happening in one place at one time.
  2. 2. The left side of the stage from the actor’s perspective when facing the audience.
  3. 5. A play that includes singing, dancing, and acting.
  4. 6. A practice session where actors and crew prepare for a performance.
  5. 8. A group of performers working together, often in supporting roles or as a chorus.
  6. 9. The person in charge of the play, who makes creative decisions and guides the actors and crew.
  7. 10. The written words of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.
  8. 12. The part of the stage farthest from the audience.
  9. 15. – The right side of the stage from the actor’s perspective when facing the audience.
  10. 16. The group of actors performing in a play.
  11. 17. Any object an actor uses onstage that is not part of the set.