Technical Theatre Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. A person who conceives (comes up with) and creates the plans for scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, make up, hairstyles, props, etc of a performance.
  2. 5. The written words and stage directions by a playwright
  3. 12. Area: The performance area where the actor may move in full view of the audience.
  4. 14. Stage Stage is in the center and the audience sits all around.
  5. 15. Designer The artist responsible for the creation of the sounds heard during a performance including music and special effects
  6. 17. A small unit of a play
  7. 19. Time before the play opens for practice in the dialogue, movement, and designs
  8. 21. Designer The artist in charge of creating the look of the costumes for a play
  9. 23. The clothes worn by actors that represent the character’s personality, era, and mood to enhance a play.
  10. 25. Person responsible for beginning the interpretation of the play to the audience and leading the cooperation of the designers. They have the final say and work with the actors on blocking and lines.
  11. 27. Designer Artist in charge of creating the lighting effects for a play
  12. 28. Complete absence of light.
  13. 29. Manager Person who coordinates all aspects of the production during production and performance, runs or calls the show.
  14. 30. A stage which is framed by an arch with the audience only sitting in front. The arch frames the action like a picture frame
  15. 31. group of actors in a play
  16. 33. A system of ropes, counterweights, pulleys, and other related devices within a theatre that enables a tech crew to quickly move components such as curtains, lights, and set pieces on and off stage by moving them up through the air.
  17. 35. The main idea or moral the play deals with
Down
  1. 1. Any moveable items used on the set of a play or handled by an actor
  2. 3. The small room usually set in the house for the management of the technical elements (lights and sound) needed during a play
  3. 4. The part of the theatre that does not include the stage or backstage areas.
  4. 6. a narrow, elevated walkway above a theater stage usually used to adjust lights
  5. 7. Cosmetics, wigs, hair colorings, or other items applied to the actors to change or enhance their appearance
  6. 8. Line Imaginary line running down the stage through the exact center of the proscenium opening
  7. 9. The time at which an actor is supposed to be at rehearsal or performance
  8. 10. Technicians in charge of moving scenery and props
  9. 11. The last words or actions that come before another actor’s speech or entrance; a light, sound or curtain signal.
  10. 13. A person who helps the actors with their costumes, wigs, and makeup during a play.
  11. 16. Room The place where actors take their costumes, wigs, and makeup on and off.
  12. 18. The part of the stage hidden from the audience restricted to actors and crew
  13. 20. Operator The person who discharges the correct sounds or music at the appropriate moment in the play
  14. 22. To remove a set piece or prop from the set
  15. 24. The quality and effects of sound especially when produced in an enclosed area.
  16. 26. Stage A stage set with the audience sitting on three side.
  17. 32. The scenery of the play; depicts time, place and mood.
  18. 34. A curtain made of an open-weave fabric that appears opaque when lit from the front, but transparent when backlit.