Theatre terms

Flow chart of theatre jobs -- Leaves off actors

To an outsider, theatrical jargon probably doesn’t make a lot of sense. Hence, the following funny for your weekend (source is unknown, but I found this little gem linked on both Theatrecraft…

Here is a small glossary of theatre terms, including vocabulary and terminology related to acting, auditions and rehearsals, scripts, technical theatre, theatre people, and stage directions.

Classwork: Students designed masks for their Greek chorus project (see Day 16) Please see document below (or in Google classroom) for rubric on design of mask and description activity

1800s - How "Break a Leg" became a good luck wish for performers.

Learn basic Stage Directions with the Stage Diagram provided. Blocking made simple by knowledge of the Director's Stage Vocabulary.

Step onto the stage of theatrical understanding with the “Theater Terminology” worksheet. This activity invites you to explore the fascinating world of drama by pairing essential theater terms with their corresponding definitions. As you fill in the blanks, you’ll unravel the meanings behind terms like “dialog,” “narrator,” “stage directions,” and more. Whether you’re a seasoned...

One of the first things every actor needs to learn is what stage directions mean, why they exist, and how to interpret them.

Test your knowledge of stage and theatre terms with this crossword puzzle! Learn about stagecraft, theatre vocabulary, and more.

The History of Theatre – Class 9 Main Lesson

Drama Prose or verse telling a story intended for representation by actors through dialogue or action.

Type: Theatre Basics Purpose: To understand the directional terms for staging Procedure: 1. Briefly discuss with the students stage history and layout: Hundreds of years ago, stages were raked, which means the back of the stage was higher than the front. Since the audiences’ seats were usually on a flat level, the stage was raked so...

A set of 16 information cards providing definitions of the elements of drama.