Across
- 3. – what words the actors actually say
- 4. – an introduction at the beginning of a play that provides background information
- 5. crew – people responsible for organising things behind the scenes, including makeup, costumes, props and actors
- 6. – the area in a theatre or performance space where the performance takes place
- 9. – the way actors use their hand and body movements to add meaning or show us more about their character
- 10. – major sections of a play that divide the action into larger parts
- 11. – the person who writes a play
- 12. – the person in charge of the whole play who guides the actors and stage production
- 13. – a final speech or section that follows the end of the play
- 15. – the written text of a play, film or television program
- 17. directions – specific guidelines written by the playwright about setting, movement, actions and how actors should deliver lines
- 19. – a short performance occurring between acts of a play
- 20. – clothing and other decorative items worn by actors
Down
- 1. – the use of light on stage to create mood, focus attention, or show time and place
- 2. of house – parts of the theatre used by the audience
- 4. – the staging of a show, concert or play
- 6. – smaller sections of a play where the action usually takes place in one location
- 7. – people performing in a play or film
- 8. – a display at the back of the stage, such as a painted cloth, screen or projection
- 11. – articles or objects used in a performance
- 14. – a person who shows audience members to their seats
- 16. – disagreement between individuals or groups of people
- 18. – the venue where a play is performed