Theatre Review Terms

3. Pit an area beneath the stage where the orchestra plays
4. a line before a script that lets the actor know when to speak
6. A performance space that extends out into the audience and the audience sits on the three sides of the stage
7. a section of text, usually when the story changes time or location and the script advances to a new scene.
10. the obstructed lines of sight from the audience's perspective
11. Through a rehearsal in which the show is run from beginning to end without stopping
12. A theatre space where the audience surrounds the stage on all sides
13. Imaginary wall between the audience and actors.
15. Box a flexible performance space that is painted completely black
17. Dome shaped muscle that helps with breathing
20. when an actor has memorized all their lines
21. The company of actors who perform together
23. the conversation on stage between two or more actors
25. the written text
27. a speech performed by one character

1. the front of the stage that extends past the main curtain
2. The final rehearsal before the first performance.
5. a performer who is on standby to take on a specific role if the actor cannot perform
8. Space area above the stage that holds drapery, scenery, and lights out of sight from the audience.
9. clear, precise, pronunciation of speech
14. left and right areas that are just offstage
16. to move from one area of the stage to another
18. filling a space with sound
19. where the audience sits
22. the determined movement of an actor in a scene
24. a type of theatre space where the audience faces directly to the stage.
26. Read a first reading of the script