| A | B |
| Flat | Background scenery that can be pushed on and off stage. |
| Usher | Takes ticketsw and helps people find their seats. |
| Props | Something other than scenery or costumes used in a performance, Comes from the word properties. |
| Dialogue | Spoken words on stage. |
| Fly | To lower scenery from above. |
| Catwalk | A narrow walkway high above the stage where stagehands can adjust the scenery. |
| Lightperson | Helps set the mood for the play by illuminating the stage and actors. |
| Character | The imaginary person that the actor pretends to be on stage. |
| Set | A group of props and background scenes that create the place or time on stage. |
| Stagehands | People that move the scenery in and out of place on stage. |
| Improvisation | A performance with little or no rehearsal. |
| Monologue | A scene for one actor |
| Pantomime | A performance that communicates an idea without using dialogue. |
| Troupe | A company of traveling actors. |
| Cue | The signal for an actor or crew member to do an action. |
| Cast | A group of actors or performers in a show. |
| Stage | The raised part of the theater where the play is performed. |
| Audition | A tryout for actors who want to be in a play. |
| Dress Rehearsal | A full rehearsal in costume to practice the show as it will be on show night. |
| Actor | Someone who performs a roll on stage. |