How Well Do You Know Your Theatre Terms?
When you say “Thank You 5," who are you typically thanking?
Your fans for giving you $5
Your parents for asking how many coffees you want
Your stage manager for telling you it’s 5 minutes to curtain
Your director for asking how many solos you want
What is the Legacy Robe?
An opening night ritual for Broadway musicals
A gift from your director on opening night
Your favorite set of pajamas
Who gets the Legacy Robe?
The chorus member with the most Broadway credits
Someone making their debut
What is the Ghost Light?
A prop piece in The Phantom of the Opera
A light left on the stage of a theater after shows to please the theater ghosts
A song from Act II of Cats
If the director says “go stage left,” which object will you be standing near?
If the director says “go upstage,” which object will you be standing near?
“If it’s not your prop, ____________”
Turn it into the lost and found
What's the difference between a swing and an understudy?
A swing is a playground object, an understudy is when you aren't prepared for a test
A swing is someone who is in the dance numbers, an understudy is someone who studies the dances
They are interchangeable terms
A swing covers any number of ensemble tracks, an understudy covers a lead or supporting role
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