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This glossary is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide. The glossary is in two sections: • General terms – terms that are representative of those used in mainstream theatre practice • Specialist technical terms – terms that are used by specialists in lighting and sound. The terms in both sections are ordered alphabetically.
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Also refers to the personnel who work in the technical departments that work to create the performance, alongside the actors and musicians. 1) A widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. 2) A dance performance containing the music and choreography of a ballet.
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TermDefinitionABOVE1) Elizabethan stage directions for a ...ABSTRACT SETTINGA stage setting that is stylized rather ...ACCENT LIGHTINGLighting that stresses certain stage ...ACNAdvanced Control Network. Show control ...BroadwayWorld's new theater dictionary is a glossary to theatre terms from A-Z. ... DEFINITION: A: abstract setting ab-stract set-ting ... The black box is popular because it can be configured in ...
Feb 15, 2022 · The Cast. Leading Actor: The main character, protagonist. Supporting/Character Actor: A secondary character whose role is to support or conflict with the lead. Ensemble: Sometimes called “the ...
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house—thus the expression, much loved by theatre managers everywhere—“full house.” Balcony: Strictly speaking, this is the second tier of seating in a theatre, elevated and protruding over the back rows of orchestra or main level seating. Backdrop: A large drapery of painted canvas that provides the rear or upstage masking of a set.
This glossary is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide. The glossary is in two sections: • General terms – terms that are representative of those used in mainstream theatre practice • Specialist technical terms – terms that are used by specialists in lighting and sound. The terms in both sections are ordered alphabetically.