Chapter 1- Musical Theater Flashcards
(32 cards)
story told through speaking, singing, and dancing
Musical Theater
Person who is in charge of the business part of a musical
Producer
Person in charge of the actors and actresses
Director
Leads the orchestra and singers
Conductor
Person who writes the music
Composer
Person who writes the words to the music
Lyricist
Person who writes/creates the dances in a musical
Choreographer
Men and women who play the parts of the characters in the show
Actors/Actresses
People in the story who are used to tell the story and carry the message
Character
Large groups of people who sing and dance in the story
Chorus
Main characters, the stars
Lead
The people play instruments in a small orchestra which is seated in the pit area of the stage
Pit Orchestra
People in charge of setting up or taking down the scenery, moving it, curtains, moving scenery between scenes, building the sets, lighting, sound, and special effects
Stage Crew
_____-Introduces each character and sets up a problem
Act 1
_____-Twists and turns, then solves the problem
Act 2
Cosmetics actors/actresses use to look the part they are playing
Make-up
Clothing actors/actresses wear to look the part they are playing
Costumes
Properties, small carry on objects that are needed to help tell the story
Props
Spoken words,conversations between players
Dialogue
Book of actors/actresses lines or spoken words
Script
Book of music which includes songs and dances
Score
Beginning piece of music that introduces musical themes from the musical, played by the orchestra
Overture
Ending musical piece that includes most of the cast
Finale
A piece of music repeated due to good audience response
Encore
