Theater Terms

Question 1

Blocking

Answer 1

The set movements of all actors on stage throughout the play

Question 2

Scenery

Answer 2

Two-dimensional painted wooden set pieces usually used to suggest a room in the house, a tree, etc.

Question 3

Catwalk

Answer 3

A series of walkways above the theater used to access the lights

Question 4

Set

Answer 4

The combination of flats, drops and props used for particular production.

Question 5

Flats

Answer 5

Muslin or plywood covered frames used to build the walls on the stage setting

Question 6

Pantomime

Answer 6

A story or action performed without words, relying on body language

Question 7

Audition

Answer 7

Tryout - reading for the director to determine the casting

Question 8

Places

Answer 8

The direction for all actors, musicians, and technicians to go to their proper position and be ready for the beginning of a play or scene

Question 9

Wings

Answer 9

The area of stage to the right and left where actors wait for their cues and where crew members bring sceneries in from

Question 10

Strike

Answer 10

Taking down, changing out and putting away costumes, props, and sets after a production

Question 11

Curtain call/ bows

Answer 11

The carefully choreographed appearance of actors on stage after their performance to acknowledge the applause of the audience