Music appreciation
Stage door
A door from outside to backstage, which is only for the use of cast and crew
Cold read
A first time reading of a script
Practicals
A prop or set piece that works like the real thing
Open call
An audition that anyone can attend
Orchestra pit
Area usually in front of the stage, where the orchestra plays
Closed call
Audition by invitation only
Backstage
Behind the scenes
Props
Objects used by the cast to help tell the story
Principle
One of the main characters
Drops
Painted curtains used to set a scene
Stage crew
People who make sure that all props, costumes, sets, etc. are where they belong
Ushers
People who oversee the audience before, during, and after the show
Box office
People who oversee ticket collection and distribution
Lighting designer
Person who chooses the lighting effects
Costume designer
Person who comes up with ideas for costumes
Set designer
Person who comes up with ideas for sets
Choreographer
Person who creates and teaches dances
Seamstress
Person who creates the costumes
Electrician
Person who hangs, focuses, and maintains the lights
Vocal coach
Person who helps the singers to sing well
Director
Person who instructs the actors
Stage manager
Person who oversees what happens backstage before, during, and after the show
Understudy
Person who takes over if a principle is unable to perform
Swing
Person who takes over if an ensemble member is unable to perform
Musical director
Person who teaches the songs
Writer
Person who writes the dialogue
Lyricist
Person who writes the lyrics
Composer
Person who writes the music
Headshot
Photograph from your shoulders up
Ensemble
The actors in the background
Flies
The area above the stage, where lights etc. are hung
Wings
The area just off stage hidden by the curtains
Upstage
The direction on stage toward the back wall
Downstage
The direction on stage towards the audience
Balcony
The second level of audience seating
Set
The three dimensional pieces used to create the setting for a show
Audition
Try out for a spot in a show
Resume
A brief summary of past work experience