The time when actors and crew are expected to arrive at the theatre.
Performing a script without prior rehearsal—often used in auditions.
Turning slightly toward the audience to stay visible while still facing another actor.
The area where the audience sits during a live performance.
A signal for an actor, crew, or effect to take action during a scene.
A master script containing cues, blocking, and notes used by the stage manager.
The imaginary barrier separating the audience from the performers' world.
The process of taking down and packing up a show after its final performance.
Offstage areas to the left and right where actors wait to enter.