Theatre Vocabulary

1. The cast of performers, except for the principal players.
4. A group of dancers and singers in a musical who perform as a unit.
7. Lines spoken by an actor that are intended for the audience only.
9. The areas to the right and left of the stage not visible to the audience.
10. The signal for an actor to speak, move, or perform an action.
13. Pit A sunken area in front of the stage where musicians sit and play.
15. The part of the stage floor in front of the curtain line that projects toward the auditorium.
16. Narrow curtains on either side of the stage that mask the wings.
18. Onstage items used in a performance that are not scenery, electrics, or wardrobe.
19. A long metal pipe hanging above the stage used to suspend lighting, curtains, or scenery.

2. The positions where actors stand and move during the performance.
3. A covering worn by an actor to conceal all or part of his/her face.
5. Activity performed by an actor for dramatic or comic effect.
6. The non-performance areas of the stage, including workshops and dressing rooms.
8. An actor derived from the name Thespis.
10. A plain cloth or plastered wall filling the rear of the stage.
11. The auditorium where the audience sits.
12. A person who performs in plays, films, TV shows, etc.
14. The opponent of the hero or protagonist in a drama.
17. The printed text of a play.