Theater

• AD


  Can refer to Artistic Director or Assistant Director
• Apron


  The front of the stage that juts out in front of the proscenium arch
• Audition


  A type of interview for a Performer to showcase their talents and check their suitability for a role
• Blocking


  The instructions of where the Actors need to stand or move
• Call time


  The time in which you must arrive for your rehearsals or for the show
• Centre stage


  The middle of the stage
• Cues


  A trigger for an action to happen
• Curtain call


  The end of the show, usually when the actors take their bows
• Downstage


  The front of the stage, nearest the auditorium
• Dress run


  A rehearsal in costume where the full production is performed
• Duologue


  A part of a play with speaking roles for only two Actors
• Ensemble


  A group of Actors who play background roles and appear in multiple scenes, can also be used to refer to an entire theatre company
• Fourth wall


  A metaphor for the invisible and imaginary 'wall' between the Actors on stage and the audience
• LX


  The lighting department
• Monologue


  A speech by only one Actor
• Upstage


  The back of the stage, nearest the backdrop