2. Table Read: A collective reading of the script often the first time the cast and crew come together.
3. Blocking: Organizing movement, placement, and positions of actors on the stage.
4. Character Development: Creating a rounded, believable character with personality, motivations, and backstory.
5. Script Analysis: Interpreting and understanding the script, often involving a discussion of themes and subtext.
6. Rehearsal: Practicing and repeating scenes to create a finished performance.
7. Scene Work: Focused rehearsal on specific scenes, exploring nuances, emotions, and actions.
8. Auditioning: The process by which actors are chosen for roles, typically involving a variety of scenes, improvisation, or dance and singing.
9. Musical Theatre: A combination of acting, singing, and dancing, usually for stage productions with music and lyrics.
10. Mime: Acting without words, relying solely on body movements and gestures.
11. Stage Combat: Specialized training for actors to safely execute mock fights or physical confrontations on stage.
12. Monologue: A long speech performed by a single character, expressing feelings, thoughts, or reflections.
13. Soliloquy: A monologue spoken by a character alone on stage, sharing their thoughts out loud.
14. Chorus: A group of actors providing commentary, reactions, or additional information, often in plays from ancient Greek and Roman times.
15. Props and Set Design: Designing and selecting objects and scenery that enhance the production and create the right atmosphere.
16. Special Effects: Utilizing techniques like sound effects, lighting, pyrotechnics, or fog to create specific atmospheres or moments in a play.
17. Makeup and Costume Design: Transforming actors' appearances to fit their characters' personalities, eras, or settings.
18. Director's Notes: Guidance, notes, and comments provided by the director to shape performances, tone, and overall production decisions.
19. Call Sheet: A document shared with cast and crew detailing what is required on a specific day of production.
20. Tech Rehearsal: A rehearsal emphasizing technical aspects like lighting cues, sound effects, and scene changes, rather than acting.