Theater Terminology

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Theater

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A place where plays, shows, or other performances are presented.

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Audition

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A trial performance to appraise an entertainer's merits.

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Actor

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A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.

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Rehearse

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To practice a play, piece of music, etc., in preparation for a public performance.

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Dialogue

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The conversation between characters in a play, film, or novel.

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Script

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The written text of a play, film, or broadcast.

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On Stage

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The area in a theater where actors perform.

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Entertainment

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Activities that provide amusement or enjoyment.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in the script of a play, indicating movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.

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Crew

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The group of people who work behind the scenes in a theater production.