Orchestra: The section of seats closest to the stage, on the main floor of the theater. Repertory Theater: Some companies will rehearse and open a show and immediately begin rehearsals on another, ultimately playing the two or more productions on alternating performances. Lyrics: The words to the song. Script. Rappers and stylists – The history of Hip-hop’s influence on design. stage direction to turn off all stage lights suddenly. No matter what anyone says, it all starts with the words the writer has put on the page. How many times have we all been backstage and we cannot for the life of us get our brains into gear to remember which side stage left is! The stage is removed from the audience and framed by an arch that separates it from the audience. The Broadway revival of “Cabaret” did this very successfully by transforming the theater into the Kit Kat Club by removing the orchestra seating, adding tables and chairs, and adding a thrust stage. (Tip: If the stage has a rake this is the lowest point of the stage – If you are walking downstage you’d be walking downhill), Toward the back corner of the stage left of centre (Left from the actors perspective whilst facing the audience), Towards the back corner of the stage that is right of centre (Right is from the actors perspective whilst facing the audience), Toward the front corner of the stage left of centre (Left from the actors perspective whilst facing the audience), Towards the front corner of the stage that is right of centre (Right is from the actors perspective whilst facing the audience), Towards the back and centre of the stage (Uphill), Towards the front and centre of the stage (Downhill). Good luck and remember, the show must go on! a large square room with black walls and a flat floor; seating is typically loose chairs on platforms, which can be easily moved or removed to allow the entire space to be adapted to the artistic elements of a production. Supporting/Character Actor: A secondary character whose role is to support or conflict with the lead. In proscenium arch theatres, this part of the stage is in front of the house tabs. Her ability to commit to that allows the audience to do that as well. The most amazing and stressful part of the process. A stage that slopes upwards away from the audience. Half Hour: Every actor needs to be in the theater at least a half-hour before the performance time, if not earlier. a large square room with black walls and a flat floor. The part of the stage to the left of centre stage (From the actors perspective whilst facing out to the audience) Centre Stage.