Intro to Theatre Definitions

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  1. 2. the person responsible for finding the talent to fill available acting roles in a production
  2. 4. a person who works backstage or behind the scenes in theatres, film, television, or location performance
  3. 7. Plan and supervise the creation of costumes and outfits worn by characters in a play or opera
  4. 8. responsible for overseeing the broad budget and schedule of a theatrical production
  5. 9. responsible for the design, installation, and operation of the lighting and special electrical effects used in the production.
  6. 13. a literary and dramatic genre that exaggerates its elements for entertainment value
  7. 15. responsible for designing the scenery in which the performance takes place
  8. 19. Form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers
  9. 20. The conversation between actors on the stage.
  10. 21. the personality an actor portrays in a scene or play that is different from his or her own personality.
  11. 22. One who writes plays
  12. 23. Male or females playing character roles
  13. 25. someone who writes plays
  14. 26. a story written to be played out on the stage
  15. 27. responsible for everything related to sound for a given production
  16. 28. An actor’s behavior for the purpose of projecting a character to an audience.
  17. 31. a literary genre that blends aspects of both tragic and comic forms
  18. 32. a genre of theatre where music plays a major role in moving the story forward.
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  1. 1. drama that treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events
  2. 3. a comic dramatic piece that uses highly improbable situations, stereotyped characters, extravagant exaggeration, and violent horseplay.
  3. 5. the person with overall responsibility for the selection and interpretation of the works performed by a theatre, ballet, or opera company
  4. 6. responsible for acquiring appropriate props, organizing them, and overseeing the usage of props
  5. 10. is a type or genre of drama that is intended to make people laugh.
  6. 11. Responsible for assemble, operate, and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix, or reproduce sound
  7. 12. a person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance
  8. 14. A written copy of the dialogue that the actors will speak
  9. 16. a resident technical expert who supervises the activities of all technical departments and oversees the use and maintenance of theatre equipment
  10. 17. the term used to cover all parts of training or instruction in the field of theatre.
  11. 18. Story in dialogue form to be acted out by actors before a live audience
  12. 20. person who is in charge of the creative vision of a theatre production
  13. 24. Manager a person responsible for the technical details of a theatrical production
  14. 29. The writing or performing of plays, as well as the formal study of the art form. Also, a building in which plays are performed.
  15. 30. Members of the lighting crew who set up, rig, program, monitor, repair, and operate lighting equipment