Theatre Terms

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Batten

Back

steel pipe that's flown in/out that'll contain scenery, lighting, etc.

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Blocking

Back

specific movements on stage by actor that're essential to performance

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Call Time

Back

time given to actor or tech that informs them when to be present and ready t work

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Crossover

Back

area where cast & crew can cross from a side of the stage to another without the audience seeing them

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Cue

Back

directive for action mostly given by stage manager

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Dark

Back

theatre isn't being used and no performances are taking place

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Dress Rehearsal

Back

the run through of the play with all of the cast and tech elements where last visual elements are added

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Electrics

Back

lighting positions in a theatre

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Flat

Back

scenic element that represents a wall, like light weight and resuable

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Focus

Back

process of aiming lighting units at specific areas in order to realize designers vision