| A | B |
|---|
| packing the house | filling the theatre for performance |
| panning | unfavorable reviewing |
| pantomime | acting without words |
| pit | orchestra area in modern theatres |
| pick up cues | to begin speaking immediately on last word of previous speaker |
| places | signal for cast to take places for opening curtain |
| plant | 1. staged person in audience; 2. line with importance |
| point up (point) | to emphasize |
| position | actor's place on stage as set by director |
| prompt book | script marked with directions and cues |
| properties | all objects on stage exclusive of scenery |
| quick study | one who can memorize a part quickly |
| rake | gradual slope of auditorium floor |
| ramp | sloping walk leading to a higher level |
| repertory | collection of plays that may be readily performed because of familiarity to actors |
| rep show | company playing repertory |
| revamp | rewrite scene or play by bringing it up to date |
| revolving stage | turntable stage |
| revue | musical comedy, without a plot |
| ring down | close front curtain, often in an emergency |
| royalty | fee charged by publishers to present a play |
| run | length of engagement |
| run through | to rehearse a play without stopping |
| scene | division of an act |
| schtick | bits of cliched character designed to get laughs |
