Theater Design And Production Chapter 1

Front 1

followspot

Back 1

a lighting instrument with a high intensity narrow beam; mounted so it can follow the actor

Front 2

production team

Back 2

everyone working on the production of the play

Front 3

production concept

Back 3

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

Front 4

production meeting

Back 4

a conference of appropriate production personnel to share info

Front 5

supernumerary

Back 5

an actor, normally not called for in the script, used in production as an extra

Front 6

technical rehearsals

Back 6

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

Front 7

blocking

Back 7

movement patterns usually of actors on stage

Front 8

shift rehearsal

Back 8

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

Front 9

cue

Back 9

a directive for action

Front 10

lighting rehearsal

Back 10

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

Front 11

dress rehearsal

Back 11

a run through in which the actors wear costume and makeup

Front 12

prompt book

Back 12

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

Front 13

stage business

Back 13

a specific action performed by the actor during the play (Bit)

Front 14

call

Back 14

to tell specific crew members when to perform their cues

Front 15

properties

Back 15

such elements as furnaure, lamps, pictures, tables, etc...

Front 16

producer

Back 16

ultimate authority in the organizational structure of the production

Front 17

playwright

Back 17

creates and develops the ideas that ultimately evolve into the written script

Front 18

director

Back 18

artistic manager and inspirational leader, coordinates the works to accurately express the production concept

Front 19

production manager

Back 19

manager of the production schedule

Front 20

stage manager

Back 20

helps director by taking responsibility for the majority of administrative details (prompt book)

Front 21

TD

Back 21

master carpenter, supervising the construction of scenic and property crews