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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.
As a service to the theatre community, AACT provides over 1000 definitions of theatrical terms. Fully searchable, our glossary is helpful for technical staff, directors, actors, producers, or anyone wanting to better understand the inner workings of theatre.
15 lut 2022 · To make it in the theater, you'll need to master the lingo. From blocking to standby, here are 60+ theater terms and definitions all actors should know.
Glossary of theater terms. A list of theater terms, and brief descriptions, listed in alphabetical order. Act: A division of a play, may be further broken down into "scenes". Also, what the performers do on-stage. [1]
GLOSSARY OF COMMON THEATRE TERMS House: The place where the audience sits to enjoy the performance on stage. House lights: The lights in the house or auditorium. Dimming of the house lights customarily signals the start of a performance. Intermission or Interval: A designated break in a play. In cases where there is no intermission you
Our beginner’s guide to the theatre industry is a great starting point to help you understand the basic theatre terms and definitions to words such as ‘the half', ‘tabs’ and ‘wings' and so much more.
24 wrz 2012 · The Oberon Glossary of Theatrical Terms includes explanations of over 1,300 technical, backstage, acting, musical, dance and showbusiness terms in common usage. Completely revised and updated,...
