* Steal the scene: to outperform other actors in a scene
* Ham it up: to act in an exaggerated or melodramatic way
* Break a leg: to wish someone good luck before a performance
* On the boards: performing on stage
* In character: behaving in a way consistent with the role being played
* Off-stage: not performing or not in front of the audience
* In the spotlight: being the center of attention
* Behind the scenes: the activities and work that go on backstage or off-stage
* Stage presence: the ability of an actor to command attention and engage with the audience on stage
* Leading role: the main character or most important part in a play or movie