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Silhouette
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Shape/outline, can be used in terms of costume, light, props, etc.
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Table work
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1st couple of rehearsals where the actors, director, and designers talk about the expectations, conventions, and concept of the play
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Read-through
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A part of the table work; a read through of the script in character
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Design
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The creation of forms; "By Design" means the design must be purposeful, even when it is designed not to look like it is.
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Technical Director
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Sees that everything gets built and put together properly and complies with the conventions of the play
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Set Designer
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Scene designer.
-defines the space
-works with the budget provided
-helps set the tone and style of the production
-establishes location and period in which the play takes place
-develops a design concept consistent with director's concept
-provides a central image or metaphor, where appropriate
-ensures that scenery is coordinated with other production elements
-solves practical design problems
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Wagon
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Anything on the stage with wheels
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Revolve/turntable
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Special piece built into the stage to be able to rotate the floor; used to switch backgrounds or props around
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Ground Plan
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Bird's eye view; created with motion in mind
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Gel
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A sheet of plastic, kind of like celophane, that is put over a light to change colors
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Gobo
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A cutout that is inserted into a light to cast specific shadows
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Light plot
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Drawing that shows where all the lights will go
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Fourth wall
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Imaginary barrier between stage/actors and the front of house/audience
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Dramaturg
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Person whose job is to research the background of the play, setting, plot, or culture
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Stage manager
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Coordinates all technical aspects of the production, runs rehearsals, and cues lights and sound
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