A major portion of a play, containing scenes ACT
The main actor of a performance LEAD
A segment of a play, covering a portion of the story SCENE
"__ a leg", meaning good luck BREAK
Acting that is highly emotional or intense DRAMA
The spoken material that the actors must recite LINES
Physical devices onstage that assist with storytelling PROPS
Platform where plays are performed for an audience STAGE
Well known actors with major parts in a production STARS
Type of play that is humorous or satirical in nature COMEDY
Non-central performers, often without spoken lines EXTRAS
Can set the mood, or focus on a single performer LIGHTS
Cosmetics worn for beauty or special effects MAKEUP
Clothing worn by the actors COSTUME
Type of play containing numerous songs and dances MUSICAL
Common feeling among performers before going onstage NERVOUS
Performance in an outdoor setting OPENAIR
A new production of a previously successful play REVIVAL
Famous NYC location for a play to be performed BROADWAY
An advertisement or program describing the play PLAYBILL
Provides live musical accompaniment ORCHESTRA
A stage layout with audience on all sides INTHEROUND
An actor prepared to replace usual actors if necessary UNDERSTUDY
Appreciation of the actors given at the end of the play CURTAINCALL
16th century English dramatist and master of theater SHAKESPEARE
The management of motion and dance sequences CHOREOGRAPHY
A break in the play, usually at mid-performance INTERMISSION
A practice performance of the play without the audience DRESSREHEARSAL