Standard items of scenery used in a number of different performances. Many theatres have a stock of platforms that are repainted and reconfigured for many different productions.

A full rehearsal, with all technical elements brought together. The performance as it will be “on the night”.

A published copy of a script containing notes for the actor and technicians, often credited to the first production’s design team.

A solo performance in an opera used to highlight the emotional state of the main character(s).

Process where an actor/performer shows a director or casting director of a production what he/she can do. Performers are usually asked to memorize a monologue from a play they like to perform, but may be asked to do a “Cold Reading” (a piece of unrehearsed text.)

Arranging moves required by the actors during the play, in order to create a prompt script. Positions at the start of scenes are noted, as are all movements around the stage.

(Closed Circuit television) A video relay system used in the theatre to give a view of the stage to stage managers. It is also used to give musical performers a view of the conductor, and vice versa, to help keep time. It is closed circuit, meaning it is only linked between camera(s) and monitor(s), not for external broadcast.

(Computer Aided Design) Computer programs to design two-dimensional stage plans and drawings as well as for three-dimensional visualisations of how a set will look and how lighting will affect it (see also WYSIWYG).

The process of giving verbal cues to the lighting, sound, fly operators and stage crew during the performance. Usually done from the prompt corner by the stage manager.

Works as an advisor/assistant to the director on the background and historical relevance of a play, and as a liaison between director and playwright. Also may assist in editing & revising scripts, and advising a theatre on the suitability of plays for the theatre's audience and artistic policy.