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Act A division of a theatre performance. Each act may include several scenes.

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Backstage The part of the stage and theatre that is hidden from the audience.

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The movement and position of actors on stage. This coordination
between the actors is done to derive dramatic effect and, on a practical level, make

and all children sure they do not bump into each other.

Costume
Clothing worn by actors on stage.
should greatly
Costume Designer
Person responsible for designing the costumes in a
benefitproduction, including choice of colours, fabric and materials.

Cue
”A pre-determined signal for an action to occur.
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Director
The person who interprets the text of a play and gives instructions to
~ Brian seward the actors on how to perform the play on stage.

House
Artistic Director, Where the audience is seated.

I TheatreIntermission
A planned break in a play; typically between two acts.

Mime
A type of performance that is acted without words through facial
expressions and gestures.

Musical Theatre
A form of theatre that combines songs, dialogue, acting
and dance to tell a narrative or story.

Orchestra Pit A sunken area in front of the stage where musicians playing for

a musical production are seated.

Pantomime
Musical comedy stage production typically involving songs,
slapstick comedy and dancing where the audience is expected to participate in the
performance by shouting out phrases or singing along.

Props Items used by the actors as part of the performance but that are not part

of the set.

Scriptwriter
Person who writes the play.

Set The backdrop and scenery used in production.

Set Designer – Person who is responsible for designing the set used in a play.

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