vocab Flashcards
(25 cards)
Ad-lib
filling in the blanks for when you forget your lines
audition
to try out for a role of a production
auditorium
room where performances are held
backdrop
large screen hung at the back of the stage that drops down during scenes for quick scene change
back stage
area where scenery is stored. props are stored, costume changes occur, and makeup is put on
blackout
when the lights turn off for a set change or dramatic effect
body language
the way people express their emotions non-verbally
choreography
dancing
climax
turning point of the story, most exciting part
composer
writes the music part of the song
critique
to give judgement on something
curtain call
appearance of the entire cast to take a bow
dialogue
conversation/talking
foreshadowing
giving a small hint to what will happen later in the story
improvisation
make things up off the top of your head that hasnt been rehearsed
libretto
book that translates oprah’s or a book with the script, music, and characters
of a musical
lyricist
person who writes words for a song
monologue
speech by one person
overture
a little bit of all the songs you will hear
pit
section where people play music
plot
whats happening in the story
producer
hire and fires people, get all the investors and handles money
resume
a document for the persons qualification and past experience
set
where the story takes place
