Theater seams to be simple but in reality there are many therms we don't even know about, that we don't even know how to say or even what they are. Doing a glossary could help to know what they are and how to pronounce them.
Amphitheater
Noun
an open-air theater, with seats rising in curved rows.
Example: I am happy to play my first play in the amphitheater.
en: Amphithéatre
Angel Investor
Noun
An individual or organization which provides financial support for a production.
Example: Alexander is the our first angel investor of this year.
en: Investisseur providentiel
Apron
Noun
The stage area extending in front of the proscenium arch.
Example: The actor goes on the Apron to thank the public.
en: Apron
Aside
Noun
A line spoken by an actor/actress directly to the audience, unheard by the other performers on-stage.
Example: The aside is said by Thomas tonight.
en: Aparté
Assistant director
Noun
Works very closely with the director and with the cast. They will gather research on the production, help keep the production true to the director's vision and help lead rehearsals should the director not be able to attend.
Example: The assistant director is a really rude person.
en: Assistant directeur
Audition
Noun
A performance reading to be cast in a show.
Example: I am passing an audition for Amelet.
en: Audition
Backstage
Noun
The area outside the visible acting area, including the dressing rooms.
Example: The actors are getting dress in the backstage
en: Coulisses
Balcony
Noun
An elevated portion of seating in the back of the auditorium.
Example: The balcony is really full tonight.
en: Balcon
Batten
Noun
A long metal pipe used to hang lights, scenery, or curtains.
Example: Make sure the batten is stable before the show.
en: Perche
Black box
Noun
A flexible, square room with black walls, often used for smaller, intimate, or experimental productions.
Example: The show of tomorrow will be in the black box
en: Boite noire
Blackout
Noun
Complete light failure, usually to signal a scene change.
Example: I need to change before the blackout.
en: Noir (in theater langage)
Callback
Noun
A follow-up audition.
Example: I've been callback for the role of Juliette.
en: Rappel
Cue
Noun
Signal of action
Example: My cue to go on stage is "Margarita".
en: Signal
Flies
Noun
The high, open space above the stage where scenery is lifted.
Example: When you are saying your monologue look at the flies!
en: Cintres ou Gril
Green Room
Noun
A backstage lounge for actors to wait for their cues.
Example: We are waiting for the cue in the Green room
en: Chambre verte
Monologue
Noun
A long, uninterrupted speech by one character.
Example: I am practicing my next monologue
en: Monologue
Orchestra Pit
Noun
The lower area in front of the stage where musicians sit.
Example: The musician are getting in place in the Orchestra pit.
en: Fosse d'orchestre
Places
Noun
The command for actors to take their positions for the start of the show.
Example: It is time to take our places for the show.
en: Places
Strike
Noun
To remove set pieces, props, and lights after a show closes.
Example: After that scene we need to strike the stage elements.
en: Démontage
Understudy
Noun
An actor who learns a lead role to cover for them.
Example: Adam will be an understudy because Lola is sick.
en: Doublure
Wings
Noun
The hidden sides of the stage where actors wait to enter.
Example: We are all waiting in the wings to come on stage.
