Theatre Vocab 1

The work of many people toward a common project; work done by many people.

• Troupe

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Collaboration

This is the first step all designers do after they are hired for a show

• Talk to the actors

• Make a sketch of their designs

• Get instructions from the director

• Read the script

Which statement is true?

• designers only make one design and everyone works with it no matter what

• designers need to be flexible with their designs and sometimes change based on the needs of other designers

Who is the person who has the overall vision for the show, including all of the designs.

• The lead actor

• The director

• The producer

This is the first design made in the design process for a set designer.

• Bird's eye view drawing of the set (ground plan)

• A sketch of the finished product

• Building a model

• Building the set

One of the most important pieces of information a costume designer can tell us with their design is the

• Actor's favorite place to shop

• Budget of the show

• Time period of when the show takes place

• The color scheme of the character

This person provides practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process

• Stage Manager
• House Manager
• Lighting Technician
• Sound Designer

This person plans and provides the sound effects in the play, including music from existing sources.

• Sound Technician
• Grip
• Lighting Technician
• Sound Designer

This person is responsible for creating the look of each character by designing clothes and accessories the actors will wear in performance.

• Makeup Designer
• Costume Designer
• Wig Head
• Run Crew

This person designs the physical surroundings in which the action of the play will take place.

• House Manager
• Technical Director
• Set Designer
• Sound Designer