Question 1

Instrumental piece the orchestra plays before act I. (Usually includes highlights from the show)

Accepted Answer

Overture

Question 2

Instrumental piece played between acts.

Accepted Answer

Entr'acte

Question 3

a large-scale musical number involving many performers in lavish costumes; frequently a dance number

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Production Number

Question 4

A large division of the show - A group of scenes in a play

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An act

Question 5

a division of an act into smaller parts

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A scene

Question 6

Printed sheet music - the music written down

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Score

Question 7

The text of an opera or other dramatic musical work, the script - from the word for book.

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Libretto

Question 8

Where the orchestra plays - directly in front of the stage

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Pit

Question 9

the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain

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Proscenium

Question 10

Offstage spaces to the sides of the acting area

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Wings

Question 11

the area above the stage where scenery, drops, and lights are hung when not in use

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Fly Space

Question 12

Articles or objects that appear on stage during a play. Smaller, movable items that are NOT set pieces.

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Props

Question 13

constructions that set the scene for the drama. Large pieces (tables, chairs, walls, doors)

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Sets

Question 14

try out for a role in a play

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Audition

Question 15

Practices to prepare for performances

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Rehearsal

Question 16

Sequence of events in a story

Accepted Answer

Plot

Question 17

When an old show is revised and brought back. Usually including some edits or additions.

Accepted Answer

Revival

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