dramaturg
a person who performs a variety of tasks to assist with the production of the play
director
the person who interprets a play, casts, blocks and helps actors develop their character
stage manager
person ho directs the backstage crews
ensemble
group of actors working together to create an artistic whole
casting
process of selecting actors for roles
blocking
director's planned movement for characters
cross
an actor's move from one side of the stage to another
tableau
a visual effect in which actors create a picture by standing in a frozen position
body language
using expressions and body movement to communicate rather than words
cheat out
playing a bit towards the audience while conversing with others on stage
strike
to remove something from the set
improvisations
an impromptu scene where actors make up dialog and action
pantomime
telling a story or presenting an idea through bodily movement rather than words
props
set furnishings
set
scenery used onstage
tragedy
a drama in which a protagonist struggles against some force
comedy
a play that ends happily and arouses laughter
rehearsal
a session when the play is practiced in preparation
proscenium stage
a stage with a permanent framed opening where the audience sees the play
fourth wall
imaginary wall through which the audience views play