Theatre Speak

Theatre speak:

Called - The time a cast member is to be in their place ready for rehearsal. Please come a few minutes early so you can put your coat, etc. in the hallway and to get to your seat for rehearsal.

Company - Everyone who is in the show.

Blocking - Where the actor is to stand or move from/to on the stage.

U = Up stage (furthest from the edge of the stage)

C = Center stage

D= Down stage (closest to the edge of the stage)

R = Right as you stand facing the audience

L= Left as you stand facing the audience

Platforms - We use platforms on the floor of the gym. They will be in the same pattern as the Blocking chart above except they will also have the designation of Platform 3 (closest to the stage and the highest)

Platform 2

Platform 1 (furthest from the stage and the lowest)