Theatre terms, explained

A rehearsal for working through technical cues once they're in place, so the crew can check the lighting and sound.

The audience's part of the theatre, including the places you go before taking your seat.

A simple performance space, usually with black walls and little scenery. The audience fills in the setting with their imagination.

The orchestral music you hear as intermission ends and the second act is about to start.

The person helping a performer get out of one costume and into the next, sometimes with very little time.

The curtain at the back of the stage that lighting can turn into a sky of different colors. You'll usually hear it called the cyc.

Cloth tape for temporarily securing almost anything. The good stuff comes away cleanly; we've had cheaper rolls leave a mess.

The light left out on an empty stage. In episode 16, we call it a way to keep friendly spirits and shoo away unfriendly ones.

Sounds made offstage, such as thunder or breaking glass. We knew the play title before we knew it was a theatre term.

A speaker that helps performers hear the music and sound onstage. In this case, monitor means a speaker rather than a video screen.

Bringing the set and props into the theatre before a production. It's the work of getting everything in place.

Taking the production apart after its run and removing the set, props and costumes.

Rehearsing with your lines memorized and the script out of your hands, so you can concentrate on acting.

A curtain that seems solid when lit from the front and becomes see-through when lit from behind.