Ch. 1 Theatre

a lighting instrument with a high-intensity, narrow beam; mounted in a stand that allows it to tilt and swivel so the beam can "follow" an actor

everyone working, in any capacity, on the production of the play

the producer, director, and scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and other designers who develop the visual and aural concept for the production

the creative interpretation of the script, which will unify the artistic vision of producer, director, and designers

an actor, normally not called for in the script, used in a production; an extra; a walk-on

run-throughs in which the sets, lights, props, and sound are introduced into the action of the play

movement patterns, usually of actors, on the stage

a run-through without actors to practice changing the scenery and props

a directive for action, for example, a change in the lighting

a run-through without the actors to look at the intensity, timing, and placement of the various light cues

a run-through in which the actors wear costumes and makeup

a copy of the script with details about each actor's blocking as well as the location of all sets, props, lights, and sound cues

a specific action, also known as a "bit," performed by an actor during the play

to tell specific crew members when to perform their cues

such elements as furniture, lamps, pictures, table linens, bric-a-brac, and window drapes that provide the finished set with visual character

controlling or operating some aspect of production

a sheet of mechanical drawings, drawn to scale

to change the position of the scenery, props, or stage equipment

placing lighting instruments and equipment in the designated positions on the light plot

directing light from the lighting instruments to a specific area

to connect a lighting instrument to a stage circuit

to connect a stage circuit to a dimmer circuit

a sheet containing pertinent information (hanging position, circuit, dimmer, color, lamp wattage, focusing notes) about every lighting instrument used in the production. Also known as an instrument schedule

the colored plastic, gel, or glass filters used in lighting instruments

to direct light from a lighting instrument to a specific location

the vertical and horizontal threads in a fabric

in this context, dress refers to the process of curling, combing, teasing, and/or brushing necessary to maintain the style of a wig or hairpiece

makeup worn in everyday life

the amplification of sound coming from the stage

a microphone system that uses a short-range FM radio transmitter and receiver instead of a cable to send the signal from the microphone to the mixer