Reading, singing or dancing of a specific role for the director to determine casting
The part of the theater where the audience sits
The entire stage portion of the theater building behind the on-stage area.
The time when all cast member assemble at the theater in preparation for a performance
MYART's creative arts training spotlight program
The direction on stage toward the center of the stage
(Refer to Auditions and casting)
The direction on stage toward the audience
A run-through of the entire show with all cast members and technical support
The backstage area where performers wait between appearances on stage
See "auditorium"
The principal roles or actors playing those roles in a show
A chaperone trained to lead groups of performers from the holding space to the stage wings who makes sure that their group is ready to enter the stage on their cue
(See Line Leader on your Committee handout)
Bringing the sets into the theater and installing them for the performance
Taking down the set after the closing performance, loading the truck and possibly unloading the truck at the MYART warehouse
The parent organization which provides committees, fundraising support and other logistical support to the MYART organization
The student organization that organizes, supports and does fundraising for MYART and also plans and operates outside group activities for MYART students.
All parts of the theater not enclosed by the set
That part of the stage enclosed by the set visible to the audience
Short messages to cast members placed in the program by family and friends
A direction given by the Stage Manager for all cast members to be in their opening positions for the beginning of an act
An uninterrupted rehearsal of a scene, act or entire play
The drops, platforms, wagons, etc. that provide the background scenery for an act or scene
A group of performers who are MYART's outreach to the community
The direction to an actors left as he/she stands on stage facing the audience
The direction to an actors right as he/she stands on-stage facing the audience
Technically these two words are interchangable. However, it is generally accepted in theatrical circles that "theater" refers to the building or room in which a play is performed or a movie is shown. The word "theatre" refers to a dramatic performance such as a play. When you're sitting in an auditorium watching a play, you're in a theater watching theatre.
The direction on stage away from the audience
Offstage space at the right and left of the acting area