SCRIPT – The written story, or play. It can be short or long, funny or serious. Or both.
DIRECTOR – the person who interprets the script and supervises the development of the play. The director’s job ends when the play opens.
ACTORS – the people who bring the characters to life on stage by saying the lines written in the script. Each actor has a part and plays a role.
STAGE MANAGER – the person in charge of the production once the show opens.
STAGE – the place where the actors perform.
SET – the furniture and scenery on stage.
PROPS – any object used by the actors on stage. If something just sits there, like a cup not used, it is called a set prop.
LIGHTS – Overhead lights to illuminate the stage. Lights can also help create mood and atmosphere such as a sunset or nightime.
SOUND – Cues for the actors such as phone ringing, thunder, sirens.
COSTUMES – clothes worn by the actors. These are selected by a costumer.
AUDIENCE – last but not least! Those people in the seats! Without an audience the story and the actors would not be heard and seen.
