​Like anything in life there is a world of vocabulary needed for you to understand what’s going on. Most of these terms you will learn organically during the rehearsal process.  Let’s discuss some of the terminology that will help you right out of the gate.
  • ​Adlib: to act in character but with words that you make up. Dialogue not in the script.
  • Blackout: All the lights on the stage go out. Usually signaling the end of a scene.
  • Backstage: The area of the stage not apart of the performing area. Usually unseen by the audience.
  • Cross: Moving to different areas of the stage.
  • Legs: The curtain on either side of the stage; blocking the audience from seeing backstage.
  • Lights Up: A term used to say the stage lights have turned on and the scene has started.
  • Vocal Part: The part on the vocal register where you sing. (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
  • Octave: Is the place between one musical pitch and another on the same note.
  • Travel: To move to a different area of the stage usually as part of a dance.
  • Window: an area between two actors that allows an actor to be seen by the audience.