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| a lighting instrument with a high-intensity, narrow beam; mounted in a stand that allows it to tilt and swivel so the beam can "follow" an actor |
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| everyone working, in any capacity, on the production of the play |
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| the producer, director, and scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and other designers who develop the visual and aural concepts for the production |
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| the creative interpretation of the script, which will unify the artistic vision of producer, director, and designers |
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| a conference of appropriate production personnel to share information |
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| an actor, normally not called for in the script, used in a production; an extra, a walk-on |
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| run-throughs in which the set, lights, props, and sound are introduced into the action of the play |
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| movement patterns, usually of actors, on the stage |
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| a run-through without actors to practice changing the scenery and props |
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| a directive for action, for example, a change in the lighting |
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| a run-through without the actors to look at the intensity, timing, and placement of the various lighting cues |
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| a run-through in which the actors wear costumes and makeup |
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| a copy of the script with details about each actor's blocking as well as the location of all sets, props, lights, and sound cues |
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| a specific action, also known as a "bit" performed by an actor during the play |
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| to tell specific crew members when to perform their cues |
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| such elements as furniture, lamps, pictures, table linens, bric-a-brac, and window drapes that provide the finished set with visual character |
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| a sheet of mechanical drawings, drawn to scale |
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| to change the position of the scenery, props, or stage equipment |
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| placing lighting instruments and equipment in the designated positions on the light plot |
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| directing light from the lighting instruments to a specific area |
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| controlling or operating some aspect of production |
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| to connect a lighting instrument to a stage circuit |
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| to connect a stage circuit to a dimmer circuit |
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| a sheet containing pertinent information (hanging position, circuit, dimmer, color, lamp wattage, focusing notes) about every lighting instrument used in the production. Also known as an instrument schedule |
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| the colored plastic, gel, or glass filters used in lighting instruments |
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| to direct light from a lighting instrument to a specific location |
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| the vertical and horizontal threads in a fabric |
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| in this context, dress refers to the process of curling, combining, teasing, and/or brushing necessary to maintain the style of a wig or hairpiece |
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| makeup worn in everyday life |
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| Sound-reinforcement system |
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| the amplification of sound coming from the stage |
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