Theater Jargon >> Performance

Parts of a Performance 表演的部份

curtain call	谢幕 xiè mùContribu	When all the performers go on stage to give last bow
page the curtain		open the curtain a tiny bit to allow for entrances/exit
change (to)	变化（至） biàn huà（zhì）
change over time/turn around time	扭转时间 niǔ zhuǎn shí jiān	Time needed to change
changeover (scenic, lights)	换景，转灯光 huàn jǐng， zhuǎn dēng guāng	Change scenic pieces or lights
quick change (scenery)	快速变化 kuài sù biàn huà	Have to change the set in super fast motion
running order	运行的顺序 yùn xíng de shùn xù	The order when the rehearsal runs in fast motion
running time, playing time	表演需时 biǎo yǎn xū shí	Length of time needed for the whole performance
scene change/act change/set change	换景 huàn jǐng	Change scenic pieces in between performances
shift	搬移 bān yí	Changes, could be light, sound, set or actors
interval (UK)/intermission (US)	搬移 bān yí	-- intervals between the acts or scenes allowing for set, costume changes and audience to relax etc.
national anthem	国歌 guó gē	Sometimes national anthem is played at the very beginning of the performance
pause	短时间的暂停 duǎn shí jiān de zhàn tíng	A very short stop
scene	幕 mù	A division within an act, usually when there is a change in time or place;
segue	马上接上（音乐用） mǎ shàng jiē shàng（yīn yuè yòng）	Original used in music, but of use as slang for immediately follow
act	幕 mù	1. the major division of a play; often the curtain is closed in between 2. to perform by representing a character in a play.
overture	序曲 xù qǔ	Music play before beginning of a musical, opera, or play
scene shift	布景搬移 bù jǐng bān yí	The changes in set
entrances	进演区 jìn yǎn qū	Going into the performing area
prologue	序幕 xù mù	Speech to introduce the performance, take place in the beginning.
Coda/ After piece	尾声 wěi shēng	A brief play, usually a nonsense piece, staged after the main performance has concluded.
episode	情节中的插曲 qíng jié zhōng de chā qǔ	A small subplot with in a plot.
finale	终幕 zhōng mù	The very last number, usually when actors bow to audience
Encore!	再来一次 zài lái yī cì	a request through applause to repeat part of the performance in a musical or opera
blackout	暗场 àn chǎng	Complete absence of stage lighting.
curtain down	落幕 luò mù	When the performance finishes
curtain speech	演出前的致词 yǎn chū qián de zhì cí	Speech given just before the performance starts
curtain time	演出时间 yǎn chū shí jiān	Time when the performance begins
curtain up	演出开始 yǎn chū kāi shǐ	When performing
acting on stage	台上演戏	When performing/rehearsal on stage
preset	开幕时台上已有的 kāi mù shí tái shàng yǐ yǒu de	The design on stage before scene starts can be lighting, prop or actors
at rise	开场时第一出现的象 kāi chǎng shí dì yī chū xiàn de xiàng	The first one to appear when the performance starts
dark	戏院没有演出的日子 xì yuàn méi yǒu yǎn chū de rì zi	When there is no performance and the theater is closed to public.
kill a scene	取消一幕 qǔ xiāo yī mù	Remove a scene from the play

Front of House – Staff and Management前台管理和工作人员

Auditorium attendant	观众部的工作人员 guān zhòng bù de gōng zuò rén yuán	Those who work in the area where audience is
lobby crew	大堂工作人员 dà táng gōng zuò rén yuán	Those who work in the lobby
door count	进入人计数 jìn rù rén jì shù	Exact size of audience
early door	提早入场 tí zǎo rù chǎng	Allow audience to go in the auditorium early
front of house calls	请观众到自己的座位上 qǐng guān zhòng dào zì jǐ de zuò wèi shàng	Signals to let the audience know that the performing is about to start
house manager	前台负责人 qián tái fù zé rén	The one who in charges of the auditorium and the lobby.
late arrival	迟到的观众 chí dào de guān zhòng	Those who arrive after the performance has started
theater manager	影院经理 yǐng yuàn jīng lǐ	The person who in charges of the theater, often belong to the venue rather than the performing company.
ticket collector	收票员 shōu piào yuán	Those who collect tickets
house open	可以入场 kě yǐ rù chǎng	When patrons can go to their seats.
Open seats	可用的座 kě yòng de zuò	Make the seats available
usher	剧场引座员 jù chǎng yǐn zuò yuán	Those who guide audience members to their seats,

Stage Management and Practice -舞台管理和实践

prompt book/cued script/prompt script	提示用的剧本 tí shì yòng de jù běn	Copy of the script or score, containing all the actor moves and technical cues, used by stage management to control the performance.
prepare (to)	准备好 zhǔn bèi hǎo	Advance notice before warning/standby is given
block diagram	走位草图 zǒu wèi cǎo tú	Diagram indicating movement on stage
blocking notation	走位记法 zǒu wèi jì fǎ	Notations used to indicate movement on stage
break	休息 xiū xí	Short time given to the crew/actors to off their work/duty
call	招习的通知 zhāo xí de tōng zhī	1) A notification of a working session (eg a Rehearsal Call) 2) The DSM on the book is said to be 'calling the cues'
call a show	演出中的提示 yǎn chū zhōng de tí shì	Controlling the advancement of the show
call board	通告板 tōng gào bǎn
call sheet	到达时间日程表 dào dá shí jiàn rì chéng biǎo	The notice indicate when/where the production and performing staff are needed
Calling cues	发出变化提示 fā chū biàn huà tí shì	warning given at intervals to technicians and actors that they are needed
carpenter's cue	吊杆提示 diào gān tí shì	Cues given for the shift/rigging staff
check list	清单 qīng dān	Lists of items to remind actions needed
closed circuit TV	闭路电视 bì lù diàn shì	TV which only shows to a limited number of audience
communication system	联络系统 lián luò xì tǒng	System used to talk to each other.
contact sheet	联络表 lián luò biǎo	List of names, telephone numbers/other contact information.
cue	变化（Q） biàn huà（Q）	signal
cue button	变化提示（Q）灯 biàn huà tí shì（Q） dēng	Switch used for signal
cue light	提示灯 tí shì dēng	Light used for signal
cue light panel	提示灯的面板 tí shì dēng de miàn bǎn	The board with buttons for cues
cue line	有变化提示（Q）的台词 yǒu biàn huà tí shì（Q） de tái cí	The line(speech) when signaling is needed
cue list	提示表 tí shì biǎo	List of signals
cue sheet	变化表 biàn huà biǎo	Sheet containing all the signals
cue synopsis	提示大纲 tí shì dà gāng	Signal explanations
curtain call list, bows list	谢幕的次序 xiè mù de cì xù	Names, in correct order, of those who are taking part in the final bow
curtain cue	幕上/下的提示 mù shàng/xià de tí shì	The signal when curtain has to open/close
curtain cue line	台词中有幕上/下的提示 tái cí zhōng yǒu mù shàng/xià de tí shì	The line in script when curtain has to open/close
dry signal	没有效果的信号 méi yǒu xiào guǒ de xìn hào	Signals with no action
end of working day	结束一天的工作 jié shù yī tiān de gōng zuò
entrance cue	出场提示 chū chǎng tí shì	Signal actors to enter the stage
equipment list	器材清单 qì cái qīng dān	List of equipment needed
finish (to)	完成（至） wán chéng（zhì）
fly cue	吊杠提示 diào gāng tí shì	Signals for riggers
fly schedule	吊杆操作表 diào gān cāo zuò biǎo	Table indicating usage of rigging pipes
half hour call	开演前半小时的通知 kāi yǎn qián bàn xiǎo shí de tōng zhī	An indication of half hour before performance starts
musician's call	音乐家的召习 yīn yuè jiā de zhào xí	Tell the musicians when to gather
notes	注意事顷 zhù yì shì qǐng	Messages when actions may be needed
notice board	公告板 gōng gào bǎn	A board with all the written notice.
paperwork	文件/绘图 wén jiàn/huì tú	All the documentation
performance log	表演日志 biǎo yǎn rì zhì	Indicating starting, stopping, intermission for the performance
places (please)	各就各位（请） gè jiù gè wèi（qǐng）	Be in position ready for action
point cue	提示的号是后来加入 tí shì de hào shì hòu lái jiā rù	Mostly indicate light/sound cue when the cue was added afterwrds
production process	创作过程 chuàng zuò guò chéng
prompt board	提示板 tí shì bǎn	A screen indicating the lines/action needed
prompt desk	提示台 tí shì tái	Where cues are givien
prop list	道具单 dào jù dān	List of properties needed
property inventory	道具存货 dào jù cún huò	List of property available
property plot	道具上下场顺序表 dào jù shàng xià chǎng shùn xù biǎo	Diagram indicating where properties are needed
quarter hour call	开演前15分钟的通知 kāi yǎn qián15fēn zhōng de tōng zhī	An indication of quarter hour before performance starts
route sheet	上下舞台路线图 shàng xià wǔ tái lù xiàn tú	The route taken by actors or shift staff
schedule	日程 rì chéng	The progression order
schematic representation	图解 tú jiě	Use diagram to indicate
shift cue	换景变化 huàn jǐng biàn huà	Signals when changes is needed
shift plot	换景顺序表 huàn jǐng shùn xù biǎo	Diagram to indicate the shift needed
shift work	换景工作 huàn jǐng gōng zuò	Moving set pieces on stage
sight (visual) cue	视觉提示 shì jué tí shì	The action is taken according to what can be seen
signal (sign)	提示暗号 tí shì àn hào	Indicating a change(cue) is needed
sign-in sheet	到达表 dào dá biǎo	Paper asking those who arrives to sign
sound cue	音响提示 yīn xiǎng tí shì	Sound effect at the time
sound plot	音响图解 yīn xiǎng tú jiě	How the sound equipment is placed
spit and dribble		Traditional of saying “Good Luck”, similar to “Break a Leg”
stage manager’s desk	舞台管理桌子 wǔ tái guǎn lǐ zhuō zi	Used by the stage managers during performance, usually with panels and other communication systems
stalled cue	突然停止的提示 tú rán tíng zhǐ de tí shì	Cue which causes an immediate pause
stand-by cue/ warning (cue)	准备的提示 zhǔn bèi de tí shì	Be prepared to take action on the up coming signal
start (work day)	开始（工作天） kāi shǐ（gōng zuò tiān）	Given to the crew to indicate when to begin work
strike plan	拆台计划 chāi tái jì huà	Plan to pack up after the performance
trade union/union	工会/联盟 gōng huì/lián méng	Trade unions formed to oversee and regulate the pay and conditions of those working in the theatre.
walk the curtain		Walk from one end of curtain to the other to be sure it is hung properly.

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Making of a Performance

In Theater Process - 进入剧场后

act (to)	扮演（为） bàn yǎn（wèi）
acting	演戏 yǎn xì	An impression with movement and voice to show audience a particular character.
audition	演员甄选 yǎn yuán zhēn xuǎn	Try out of an actor when seeking a role in a production.
blocking/grouping	走位 zǒu wèi	the movement of the actors onstage
casting	挑选演员 tiāo xuǎn yǎn yuán	matching the actors with the roles in the performance
curtain	开幕时间 kāi mù shí jiān	when the performance starts
dress rehearsal/mock up rehearsal	最后的彩排 zuì hòu de cǎi pái	Rehearsal which all the elements for performance are used.
dry run	没有演员的走排 méi yǒu yǎn yuán de zǒu pái	Run through without actor
dry technical	干技术彩排 gàn jì shù cǎi pái	Rehearsal without actor, to rehearsal technical setup such as lighting, sound or scene changes.
get in (UK)/load in (US)	装台 zhuāng tái	The process of bringing in and setup the technical aspect of performance and ready for rehearsal
hit		a successful play or performer
light check	检查照明工具 jiǎn chá zhào míng gōng jù	Process to check if all the lighting instruments as well as the cues.
light rehearsal	特别为照明的彩排 tè bié wéi zhào míng de cǎi pái	A rehearsal with emphasis on light
line rehearsals	不用看剧本的彩排 bù yòng kàn jù běn de cǎi pái	Actors are expected to be able to memorize the lines and “off book”.
mark/spike	标志 biāo zhì	Tapes stick to the stage floor to indicate the ground plan of the scenery or position where performer should be.
mock-up	模拟 mó nǐ	Run the rehearsal as if performance
music rehearsal	音乐排练 yīn yuè pái liàn	Rehearsal which emphasis on music
paper tech	只纸上讲布局的彩排 zhǐ zhǐ shàng jiǎng bù jú de cǎi pái	The crew or/and actors talk through the show ensuring everything's going to work as planned. Stage Managers can use this session to ensure all is written correctly in the Prompt Book.
Post Mortem	表演后的会议 biǎo yǎn hòu de huì yì	Happens after the performance to analysis the production.
pre-casting	初选演员 chū xuǎn yǎn yuán	Process needed before actors are chosen into their role
preproduction	制作前 zhì zuò qián	the before actors begins rehearsal and before the shops begins to build the show
preview performance --	预演 yù yǎn	Special performance before first performance to test the response and the technical problems.
QtoQ/CueToCue	只是变它的彩排 zhǐ shì biàn tā de cǎi pái	Only rehearse the parts when there are cue change to save time ,i.e., cutting out actions/dialogue
rehearsal	排练 pái liàn	When the director works with the cast preparing a p for production.
rehearsal room	彩排室 cǎi pái shì	Room used for rehearsal
run through/put together	排练全剧 pái liàn quán jù	A type of rehearsal in which the complete performance is rehearsed without interruption.
stage rehearsal	舞台上彩排 wǔ tái shàng cǎi pái	Rehearsal takes place on the actual performing space
strike/get out (UK)/load out (US)	卸台 xiè tái	1) To disassemble a stage set ('strike the set'), to remove props from the stage.
technical rehearsal	合成彩排 hé chéng cǎi pái	When the show is rehearsed in the venue, with lighting, scenery and sound.
tune (musicians)	调音 diào yīn	When musicians adjust their instrument in order equalize each other
walk through	只是走位的走台 zhǐ shì zǒu wèi de zǒu tái	rehearsal at which the actors go through their parts with the blocking only and not the lines
warm up	热身 rè shēn	To get the body ready for action needed.
wet technical	全面的技术连排 quán miàn de jì shù lián pái	Technical rehearsal, with actors, devoted to the integration of all technical elements
working rehearsal	设计的彩排 shè jì de cǎi pái	Rehearsal with the intending to practice the design.

Off Stage -舞台下的过程

cod	作大 zuò dà
corpse		An actor who collapses into uncontrollable laughter
cut and run	削减和运行 xuē jiǎn hé yùn xíng
dress rehearsal (final)	最后的彩排 zuì hòu de cǎi pái	The last practice run
dry	没有演员的 méi yǒu yǎn yuán de	Without actor
mark (in sense of not a full rehearsal)	跟着做动作 gēn zhe zuò dòng zuò	Learning the block or the gesture early during rehearsals
mugging it		Actor drawing attention to themselves
rehearsal stage	彩排的舞台 cǎi pái de wǔ tái	Stage space used during rehearsals
miscast	选错演员 xuǎn cuò yǎn yuán	an actor was cast in a role that is not suitable

On Stage Directions - 舞台的方向

above	台后 tái hòu	that area of the stage farthest away from the audience.
behind	后边 hòu bian	Nearer rear of the stage, similar to “Above”
below	台前 tái qián	In front of
centre line	中心线 zhōng xīn xiàn	Imaginary line drawn from back to front of stage through the exact center.
closed turn	错位 cuò wè	Wrong turn made by actors, and considered to be bad movement
come down	往台前 wǎng tái qián	Moves towards the front.
counter	应对平衡图案的走位 yìng duì píng héng tú àn de zǒu wèi	Actors made their shift to balance the composition of a scene
cross below	在前面过 zài qián miàn guò	to move downstage/in front of a person or prop
diagonal	对角线 duì jiǎo xiàn	Line to join opposite corners
direction	方向 fāng xiàng	Usually given by directors when showing blockings
down	台前 tái qián	Relative direction, nearer the audience
downstage	舞台前面 wǔ tái qián miàn	An on stage area which is closer to audience. See “Down”
feed line	回响台词 huí xiǎng tái cí	Line used to maximize the responding actor’s return line
going dark	快要黑暗 kuài yào hēi àn	Warning given just before the stage lights are turned off
hit your mark	击中标志 jí zhòng biāo zhì	When the actor stands in the correct spot, often because of lights or other special effects
house left/right	礼堂左/右 lǐ táng zuǒ/yòu	When faces the stage in the audience, the left/right hand side
in and out	上场后，立即快速下场 shàng chǎng hòu， lì jí kuài sù xià chǎng	Very quickly, enter and exit the performing area
in front of	前面 qián miàn	Relative direction – down stage
inner Stage	内舞台 nèi wǔ tái	The part of stage that would only be revealed in certain scenes.
masonry line/ curtain line/ plaster line (US)	大幕线 dà mù xiàn	An imaginary line marks where the main curtain hits the ground
move in/ on stage	往舞台中 wǎng wǔ tái zhōng	Towards the center line
move out/ off stage	往演出区之外 wǎng yǎn chū qū zhī wài	Towards the two sides of stage. See “Move In”
Opposite prompt side (UK), stage manager’s position (US).Stage right	上场门 shàng chǎng mén	The right hand side as one faces the audience on stage
production table	工作桌 gōng zuò zhuō
prompt (to)	提示 tí shì	The prompter prompt lines to actor in case the actor forgets.
prompter’s box	提示者的包厢 tí shì zhě de bāo xiāng	desk and console from which the stage manager runs the show
rear stage	布景后和舞台后墙的间空位 bù jǐng hòu hé wǔ tái hòu qiáng de jiān kòng wèi	Between the upstage wall/curtain and the back of sets
Setting line	布景位 bù jǐng wèi	An imaginary across the across the stage separating the set and the audience
SKÒNÒ / SKENE		Rear of acting area
stage left (US)/prompt side (UK)/ bastard prompt	下场门 xià chǎng mén	The left hand side as one faces the audience on stage
stage level	舞台的层次 wǔ tái de céng cì	At the same level as the stage floor
up and down	台前台后 tái qián tái hòu	Quickly moves front and back
up stage	舞台的后方 wǔ tái de hòu fāng	Relative direction – away from the audience See “Up and down”
wing space	副台 fù tái	Two sides of the stage which the audience cannot see.

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Property

rights		权利 quán lì	The permission granted/obtained to use the copyrighted music/script/dance
	identification number	简别号码 jiǎn bié hào mǎ	The classification number given to each music/script/dance

Type of Performance

Type of Play

allegory	寓言 yù yán	a drama in which a character becomes a symbol
ballad opera	英国18世纪的民谣歌剧 yīng guó18shì jì de mín yáo gē jù	A type of English Opera in the 18th century topical plays of spoken dialogue with a large number of musical numbers
black comedy	黑色喜剧 hēi sè xǐ jù	A comedy play with a distinctly disturbing or unpleasant plot.
comic premise	漫画前提 màn huà qián tí	Comical concept which derives the plot
dance drama	舞剧 wǔ jù	A dance with a story
Detective play	侦探剧 zhēn tàn jù	A play on police officers
domestic drama	家事的剧 jiā shì de jù	Drama dealing with problems--particularly family problems--of middle- and lower-class characters;
drama	戏剧 xì jù	A play that tells a story intended to be performed by actors.
drawing room comedy	客厅搞笑 kè tīng gǎo xiào	A play around wealthy people and set in a drawing room
Elizabethan drama	伊丽莎白时代戏剧 yī lì shā bái shí dài xì jù	Drama with the background of reign of Elizabeth I of England (1588-1603)
environmental theater	环境剧场 huán jìng jù chǎng	contemporary theater space in which the audience space and the playing space are intermixed.
epic play	史诗 shǐ shī	Well-known heroic play
fantasy play	幻想发挥 huàn xiǎng fā huī	A play around fanciful or supernatural power.
farce	闹剧 nào jù	A humorous play which intends to make people laugh by actions or visual effect and less on language.
folk drama	民间戏剧 mín jiān xì jù	early drama performed by villagers usually during holidays and festivals
heroic drama	英雄的剧 yīng xióng de jù	Play written to boast a heroic character
horror play	恐怖剧 kǒng bù jù	Repulsion, dreadful play
hybrid stage theater	混合戏剧 hùn hé xì jù	Theater that shows all sorts of performance
imagist	意象 yì xiàng
impersonation	扮演 bàn yǎn	to imitate play a well known person
improvised play	即兴戏剧 jí xìng xì jù	A play that is made up on the spot rather than rehearsed before
jazz	爵士乐 jué shì yuè	Form of music which started in American in early 20th century
legitimate theater	没有音乐的剧 méi yǒu yīn yuè de jù	Term to distinguish the formal five-act plays produced in the 19th Century by licensed theatres from those in the unlicensed theatres
literacy drama	学术性剧 xué shù xìng jù	Drama of high academic value
literacy montage	识字蒙太奇 shì zì méng tài qí	Literary pieces put together
liturgical drama	礼仪戏剧 lǐ yí xì jù	religious drama
masked comedy (commedia del arte)	假面戏剧 jiǎ miàn xì jù
mediated tragedy	介导的悲剧 jiè dǎo de bēi jù
melodrama	情景剧 qíng jǐng jù	A suspenseful play where the plot features heroes and villains usually with moral conclusons.
mime	哑剧 yǎ jù	A play without words – mainly by gesture and expressions
minstrel show	小丑表演 xiǎo chǒu biǎo yǎn	a type of variety show popular in America between 1850 and 1870
miracle play	奇迹表演 qí jī biǎo yǎn	Play which is on biblical miracles of Christianly.
monodrama	独脚戏 dú jiǎo xì	Short solo piece for one actor supported by a chorus or silent figures.
morality play	道德剧 dào dé jù	a play with a message
musical	音乐剧 yīn yuè jù	Play in which the story is told through a combination of spoken dialogue and musical numbers.
musical comedy	音乐喜剧 yīn yuè xǐ jù	Comical musical play
mystery play	神秘的戏剧 shén mì de xì jù	A play on some unexplainable happenings
native drama	本土戏剧 běn tǔ xì jù	A play about the locals
opera	歌剧 gē jù	A dramatic musical play when the text are sung rather than spoken
operetta	轻歌剧 qīng gē jù	a light musical-dramatic work, cheerful music and spoken dialogue
pantomime	哑剧 yǎ jù	A play when the plot is told in actions and expressions rather than words
parable play	圣经故事剧 shèng jīng gù shì jù	A story round biblical story in Christianity
passion play	激情发挥剧 jī qíng fā huī jù	represents the passion of Christ
physical theater		A play when the actors perform through body, shape, expression rather than words
play	戏剧 xì jù	A performance with a story
poetic drama	杂剧 zá jù	A play written in poetic verses
presentational plays	表象发挥的剧 biǎo xiàng fā huī de jù	A play to demonstrate an issue/principle
profane theater (secular theater)	亵渎剧院（世俗剧院） xiè dú jù yuàn（shì sú jù yuàn）	Theater that is not Biblical
puppet show	木偶剧 mù ǒu jù	A performance mainly by puppets
radical theater	激进剧 jī jìn jù
readers’ theater	读者影院 dú zhě yǐng yuàn	an oral interpretation of a play, by a group of performers reading the script an with no action
restoration drama	恢复戏剧 huī fù xì jù	A theater style in 1600 in England which display irresponsible life of the aristocracy of the period
ritualistic play	礼仪剧 lǐ yí jù	a form of drama in which subjectivity and spirituality is considered a higher form of truth than mere observance of outward appearance
romantic comedy	浪漫喜剧片 làng màn xǐ jù piàn	a comedy around a love story
satire	讽刺 fèng cì	play that ridicules social issues, beliefs, or human vices
shadow play	皮影戏 pí yǐng xì	A play performed widely in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia involving intricately carved flat leather puppets that create patterns of light and shadow when their image is projected on a screen
single act (One acts)	独幕剧 dú mù jù	A play with just one act
skit	小品（短喜剧） xiǎo pǐn（duǎn xǐ jù）	a short play, usually humorous
social drama	社会剧 shè huì jù	plays dealing with the issues of society
staged reading	阅读的表演 yuè dú de biǎo yǎn
symbolist drama	象征主义戏剧 xiàng zhēng zhǔ yì xì jù	a type of drama in which consider spirituality a higher form of truth than mere observance of outward appearance
theater of cruelty	残酷剧场 cán kù jù chǎng	A movement in 1930 designed to disrupt the audience that they can experience mysterious forces in myths
theater of the absurd	荒谬的影院 huāng miù de yǐng yuàn	A theater company which mostly perform plays on realistic social issue
toy theater	玩具剧 wán jù jù	A play which the plot is told by toys
tragedy	悲剧 bēi jù	Play that dealing with man as victim of destiny.
tragicomedy	悲喜剧 bēi xǐ jù	A form tragedy which contains elements of comedy/

Type of Show

ballet	芭蕾舞 bā lěi wǔ
cabaret	有歌舞的夜总会表演 yǒu gē wǔ de yè zǒng huì biǎo yǎn	A form of entertainment presented in night-clubs style with upbeat music and dance
circus	马戏表演 mǎ xì biǎo yǎn	A performance with animals, clowns, acrobats and magicians. .
concert	音乐会 yīn yuè huì	A musical performance with instruments and no movments
dance	舞蹈 wǔ dǎo	A performance with body movments
modern dance	现代舞 xiàn dài wǔ	A form of dance
variety show	综艺节目 zōng yì jié mù	A performance with different types, such as singing, dance and skit,

Dance

choreography	编舞 biān wǔ	movement sequences in a dance
dance notation	舞蹈符号 wǔ dǎo fú hào	Symbols used to denote different movement in dance

Music 音乐

arrangement (music)	安排 ān pái	The music arranged to be suitable for the particular performance
incidental music	偶然音乐 ǒu rán yīn yuè	played during a dramatic performance
libretto	歌剧专用剧本 gē jù zhuān yòng jù běn	Text used in an opera musical
live music	现场乐团奏音乐 xiàn chǎng yuè tuán zòu yīn yuè	Music that is played by musicians during performance rather than using CD or other recorded media
score (orchestra)	谱子（乐团） pǔ zi（yuè tuán）	Symbols used to denote notes used in orchestra
score (piano)	谱子（钢琴） pǔ zi（gāng qín）	Symbols used to denote notes in piano
singer	歌手 gē shǒu

Script

acting versions	演员版 yǎn yuán bǎn	The version that is used for acting
actor proof	演员肯定可做 yǎn yuán kěn dìng kě zuò	Regardless of actors’ ability, it can be done.
adapt	适应 shì yìng	modify
adaptation	适应 shì yìng	Plot taken from earlier plays and modified to be suitable to different background.
against type	对类型 duì lèi xíng	If an actor has played similar roles for a while and is cast in a completely different role
basic situation	基本情况 jī běn qíng kuàng	The fundamental background of the play
bit part	小角色 xiǎo jué sè	Small role
blocking	走位 zǒu wèi	Movement of actors on stage
catharsis	感情净化 gǎn qíng jìng huà	The moment of a tragedy, after the emotional climax and followed by emotional disclosure for the characters.
character analysis	人物分析 rén wù fēn xī	Study of a character in a play
character role	人物角色 rén wù jué sè	An acting role
characterization	描述 miáo shù	Describe the character of a role
coaching	教练 jiào liàn	The one who teaches (often used when movement involvement)
comic relief	漫画 màn huà	Inclusion of a scene(or lines)in an otherwise straight-faced play to provide a relief from tension.
complication	枝节 zhī jié	Difficulties happened while trying to arrive the end result
concept	概念 gài niàn	The main idea/ background of a play
conception	概念 gài niàn	The main idea used
conflict	冲突 chōng tú	The main issue in the play
corpsing		a British term -- refers to an actor draws attention to himself when, in fact, they are supposed to be "dead".
denouement	大结局 dà jié jú	Final scene which following the climax, during which conflicts are brought to their tiny resolution.
dialogue	台词 tái cí	The speeches used
dramatic irony	戏剧性的反讽 xì jù xìng de fǎn fěng	Use drama to emphasis the sarcasms
dramatic time	戏剧中的时间 xì jù zhōng de shí jiān	The time that elapses in the drama rather then the actual time.
dramatization	戏剧 xì jù	to rewrite a piece of drama a work that can be performed on stage
epilogue	情节 qíng jié	Scene or speech delivered at the end of the play which provides some insight or comment on the action.
episodic structure	情节结构 qíng jié jié gòu	Organized in a numerous small subplot
exposition	解释 jiě shì	The happening leading to conflict
first reading	第一次读 dì yī cì dú	First time when the script is read without reading to clearly the whole plot.
flashback	倒叙 dào xù	Scenes on the past incident
Impersonate	模仿 mó fǎng	To act/play as a well known person
intonation	语调 yǔ diào	Modulation/tone
irony	具有讽刺意味的 jù yǒu fèng cì yì wèi de	sarcasms
leading role	主角 zhǔ jiǎo	Main character
Malapropism		incorrect word that sounds similar yet means different to the intended word
motivation	动机 dòng jī	the reason behind an actor’s a line or movement
obstacle	障碍 zhàng ài	What stop the plot from going forward
pace/tempo	速度/节奏 sù dù/jié zòu	speed
parody	模仿 mó fǎng	a humorous or satirical play which imitates a serious piece
period	时代 shí dài	Time span
play (to) (a part)	表演（为）（一部分） biǎo yǎn（wèi）（yī bù fèn）	To act a character
point of attack	重点位 zhòng diǎn wèi	The issue of the play
portray (to)	刻画 kè huà	To represent
punchline	最重要的句子	The most important line
push and pull	推拉 tuī lā	Actors who have to move scenery to earn extra money
recitative		operatic dialogue that is sung in a style that suggests the inflections of speech
relief	解脱 jiě tuō	Scene or dialogue to relieve the audience from serious emotional tension,
repartee	很快及很多的应答 hěn kuài jí hěn duō de yìng dá	short, funny replies in dialogue
resolution	决议 jué yì	the unraveling of the difficulties in a play that the solution can be revealed
reversal	逆转 nì zhuǎn	A turning point
role	角色 jué sè	An acting part
running gag	搅笑位 jiǎo xiào wèi	comic business that is repeated throughout a musical
scenario	场景 chǎng jǐng	outline of the play
scene breakdown	情景细目 qíng jǐng xì mù	Divide the script into scene by scene
script /playscript	剧本 jù běn	The lines used in the play
script analysis	剧本分析 jù běn fēn xī	Break down of the script
spine	主要思想 zhǔ yào sī xiǎng	The object/goal the actor is striving
stooge	演员在观众席上演出 yǎn yuán zài guān zhòng xí shàng yǎn chū	a performer placed in the audience to act as part of performance
subplot	副的情节 fù de qíng jié	Secondary plot, or story-line, in a play.
subtext	潜台词 qián tái cí	the thoughts implied by the lines but not spoken.
swing	可作代替演出演员 kě zuò dài tì yǎn chū yǎn yuán	A member of the cast of a musical who understudies multiple chorus roles and can perform if the original cannot.
synopsis	剧情简介 jù qíng jiǎn jiè	summary
theme/motif	主题/序 zhǔ tí/xù	central ideas or thoughts of a play
tragic flaw	悲剧性缺陷 bēi jù xìng quē xiàn	A sad shortcoming that handicapped an actor
translate (to)	翻译（至） fān yì（zhì）	Decipher (to)
breaking down	分解 fēn jiě	analysis
inciting incident	带进主题的小品 dài jìn zhǔ tí de xiǎo pǐn	Subplot in the beginning of a play that gets the main action startx
ensemble acting	集体合演 jí tǐ hé yǎn	A group of actors who perform as a group, corpe.
freeze	定喀 dìng kè	A sudden stop of action.
Full Up Finish (FUF)	全面更新完成 quán miàn gēng xīn wán chéng	Completely newly done
soliloquy	独白内心的想珐 dú bái nèi xīn de xiǎng fà	Actor speaking alone on stage, often to indicate the inner emotions or thoughts.
monologue	独白 dú bái	Long speech by an actor as if he is speaking to himself to disclose his feeling

Theater Style -剧场风格

absurd theater	荒谬剧 huāng miù jù	reveals ridiculous or unreasonable incidents of man’s
action play	动作剧 dòng zuò jù	Lots of actions in the play, mostly fighting
avant garde	先峰派 xiān fēng pài	a dramatic work with very different style or content
burlesque	滑稽戏 huá jī xì	refers to a satirical play or parody on some contemporary theme.
classical theater	古典剧场 gǔ diǎn jù chǎng
club	俱乐部表演 jù lè bù biǎo yǎn	Theater with a relaxed setting where audience can be drinking or eating while watching
existentialism	表现主义戏剧 biǎo xiàn zhǔ yì xì jù	Term applied to plays illustrating a philosophy whose principal modern advocate was Jean-Paul Sartre and which holds that there are no longer any fixed standards or values.
expressionism	表现主义 biǎo xiàn zhǔ yì	Movement that began about 1910 and that has application in painting, music and literature as well as drama.
impressionism	印象派 yìn xiàng pài	an early 20th century movement in which the impressions of a author were predominant in a play rather than any realistic portrayal of life
modern theater	现代剧场 xiàn dài jù chǎng	Theater of recent time
modernism	现代主义 xiàn dài zhǔ yì	More specifically, the term describes both a set of cultural tendencies and large scale far reaching changes in the late 19th century.
naturalism	自然主义 zì rán zhǔ yì	A movement expounded by Constantin Stanislavsky which revolted against artificialness of acting and playscripts
neo-realism	新现实主义 xīn xiàn shí zhǔ yì	A recent form of realsim
postmodernism	后现代主义 hòu xiàn dài zhǔ yì	A contemporary concept suggesting that artists and audiences have gone beyond the modernist movements of realism and the various departures from realism.
realism	现实主义 xiàn shí zhǔ yì	Movement at the end of 19th Century which advocated a more realistic depiction of everyday life and movement on stage.
rock musical	摇滚音乐剧 yáo gǔn yīn yuè jù	A rock musical which has no common them or narrative.
rock opera	摇滚歌剧 yáo gǔn gē jù	a musical work that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections.
romanticism	浪漫主义 làng màn zhǔ yì	A complex literary movement, in 18th century. It stressed strong emotion as a source of aesthetic experience and new emotions such as horror.
sentimentalism	煽情派 shān qíng pài	Historical movement in us in 18th century. An European idea that emphasized feelings and emotions, a physical appreciation of God, nature, and other people, rather than logic and reason.
surrealism	超现实主义 chāo xiàn shí zhǔ yì	Surrealism is a cultural movement and artistic style that was founded in 1924 by André Breton. Surrealism style uses visual imagery from the subconscious mind to create art without the intention of logical comprehensibility.
theatricalism	戏剧派 xì jù pài	In theatrical style

Traditional

musical restaurant	提供音乐表演的餐馆 tí gōng yīn yuè biǎo yǎn de cān guǎn	Restaurant where live music is played
baroque theater	巴罗克式剧院 ba luō kè shì jù yuàn	Theater in Baroque period (16th-18th) century in Europe
Kabuki	日本歌舞伎 rì běn gē wǔ jì	Japanese Opera
kunqu	昆曲 kūn qǔ	A type of Chinese Opera
madrigal (music)	马德里加尔情歌 mǎ dé lǐ jiā ěr qíng gē	A type of single written during Renaissance period
Marionette (puppet theater)	牵线木偶 qiān xiàn mù ǒu
medieval drama	中世纪戏剧 zhōng shì jì xì jù	Theater in medieval period (5th – 16th century in Europe)
Noh theater	日本剧团 rì běn jù tuán	Classical Japanese Drama
olio		Scene played in front of curtain while waiting for other scenes to be ready.
Renaissance theater	文艺复兴剧团 wén yì fù xīng jù tuán	Theater in the Renaissance period (14th to the 17th century in Europe

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Production Staff

artist	表演者 biǎo yǎn zhě	Those who perform
artistic director	艺术总监 yì shù zǒng jiān	The one who in charge of the programming of a venue.
assistant director	助理导演 zhù lǐ dǎo yǎn	The one who helps the director
assistant stage manager/deputy	助理舞台监督 zhù lǐ wǔ tái jiān dū	The one who help the stage manager
Ballet master, ballet mistress	芭蕾老师 bā lěi lǎo shī	The one who teaches ballet.
chaperone	保姆 bǎo mǔ	Adult who takes responsibility for a group of young people while they're away from their parents.
Choreographer/ choreologist	编舞者 biān wǔ zhě	The one who designs movement sequences in a dance
company representative	剧团代表 jù tuán dài biǎo	The one who can talk on behalf of the whole company
company stage manager	剧团的舞台管理 jù tuán de wǔ tái guǎn lǐ	The stage manager provided by the company
conductor (music)	音乐指挥 yīn yuè zhǐ huī
costume designer	服装设计师 fú zhuāng shè jì shī	The one who decides what each actor puts on
costume director	服装车间管理 fú zhuāng chē jiān guǎn lǐ	the person in charges of the shop and decides how to construct as ell as assign jobs
deputy technical director	副技术总监 fù jì shù zǒng jiān	Helper for technical director/technical stage manager
director	导演 dǎo yǎn	The one who in charge with overall interpretation of a dramatic work, blocking and characterization of actors
director general	总干事 zǒng gàn shi	Manager in charge of the administration of a venue or a company
dramaturg	戏剧编剧 xì jù biān jù	Works as an advisor/assistant to the director on the background and historical relevance of the play being produced.
dresser	服装工作者 fú zhuāng gōng zuò zhě	Those who helps actors put on/off their costume
extra/supernumerary/ spear carrier	龙套演员 lóng tào yǎn yuán	An actor who appears but have no speaking parts
fight director	打架指导 dǎ jià zhǐ dǎo	The one who designs how the actors fight on stage
grip /electrician	电工 diàn gōng	Those who work with electric power, such as circuiting lights, hooking up special effects
head fly man	吊杆操作领队 diào gān cāo zuò lǐng duì	The one responsible for rigging
light board operator/programmer	灯光控制台操作者 dēng guāng kòng zhì tái cāo zuò zhě	The one who control the lighting control board
lighting designer	灯光设计师 dēng guāng shè jì shī	The person who designs the look in lighting.
make-up artist	化妆师 huà zhuāng shī	Those who put make-up on actors
make-up designer	化妆设计师 huà zhuāng shè jì shī	The one who designs the look of the actors’ face
music director	音乐总监 yīn yuè zǒng jiān	The on who in charges of the music be performed
musician	音乐家 yīn yuè jiā	Those performs musical
performer	演出人员 yǎn chū rén yuán	Those who are on show to audience
piano tuner	钢琴调谐器 gāng qín tiáo xié qì	The one who be sure the piano is in tune
projectionist	放映人员 fàng yìng rén yuán	The one who works on the projection system
property crew	道具管理员 dào jù guǎn lǐ yuán	The one who works with props
rehearsal director	排练主任 pái liàn zhǔ rèn	The one who in charges of rehearsals
riggers/flyman/flyboy	吊杆操作者 diào gān cāo zuò zhě	Those who work in rigging – flying rails
Gofer,runner, carrier	跑腿 pǎo tuǐ	Those who do odd jobs and errands during a production period.
scenery designer	场景设计师 chǎng jǐng shè jì shī	The one who designs the look of the scenery
script writer	编剧作家 biān jù zuò jiā	The one who write the play
show caller (DSM)	执行舞台监督 zhí xíng wǔ tái jiān dū	Deputy stage manager
Show controller		The one controls the throw of the performance
sound board operator	音响控制板操纵器 yīn xiǎng kòng zhì bǎn cāo zòng qì	The one who operate the sound board during rehearsals and performances
sound designer	音响设计师 yīn xiǎng shè jì shī	The one who designs the noise effect
sound technician	音响技术员	Those who work in the sound department.
stage door man	看守舞台大门的人员 kān shǒu wǔ tái dà mén de rén yuán	The one who guard the entrances to back stage.
stage hand/ stage crew/ backstage crew/ running crew	舞台工作人员 wǔ tái gōng zuò rén yuán	Those who shift props and/or scenery during the show,.
stage manager (artist)	舞台监督 wǔ tái jiān dū	The stage manager deal with the artist(actors) only.
technical director/technical stage manager	技术总监 jì shù zǒng jiān	Often called TD, he co-ordinates all technical aspects of the production, from organizing crew to liaising with the designers.
dance captain	舞蹈组长 wǔ dǎo zǔ zhǎng	The representative of the dance team
wardrobe manager	服装管理 fú zhuāng guǎn lǐ	The one who in charges the organization of costume

Performing Staff

stock characters	常驻演员 cháng zhù yǎn yuán	A common character who appears in mostplays such as passers-by, the fool, etc.
Principal/lead	主要演员 zhǔ yào yǎn yuán	The leading role of a play
understudy/cover	候补 hòu bǔ	Those who studies the role of others and is prepared to substitute needed
antihero	反英雄 fǎn yīng xióng
orchestra	管弦乐队 guǎn xián yuè duì	the musicians who perform musical instrument together.
master of ceremony	司仪，主持人 sī yí， zhǔ chí rén	a protagonist
double	一个演员演两个角色 yī gè yǎn yuán yǎn liǎng gè jué sè	One actor plays two different roles
chorus	合唱团 hé chàng tuán	a character (or group) representing an element in the drama which comments, or sings on the action.
beginners	开场演员 kāi chǎng yǎn yuán	Those actors who appears at top of the performance
cameo	小角色 xiǎo jué sè	A small character in a play
cast (to)	被选到演的角色 bèi xuǎn dào yǎn de jué sè
character	人物 rén wù	Role in a play
choir	合唱团 hé chàng tuán	Those who sing together in a team
actor	演员 yǎn yuán	Person who's role is to play a character other than his/her own.
chorus member	合唱组员 hé chàng zǔ yuán	Part of the chorus
dancer	舞蹈演员 wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán	The actor whose movement is choreographed has no spoken words.
dancer (ballet)	芭蕾舞蹈演员 bā lěi wǔ dǎo yǎn yuán	The actor whose movement is in ballet
negative character	反面人物 fǎn miàn rén wù	The one oppose to the main character
antagonist	反派主角 fǎn pài zhǔ jiǎo	the character opposes the main character in a play
protagonist	主角 zhǔ jiǎo	the main character or hero of a play
joker	丑角 chǒu jiǎo	A comedian who role is to make people laugh
dramatist	编剧 biān jù	Writer of a drama
deuteragonist	第二主角 dì èr zhǔ jiǎo	a character in a play who is second in importance to the protagonist
tritagonist	第三主角 dì sān zhǔ jiǎo	an actor who played the third part following the protagonist and the deuteragonist
villain	恶棍 è gùn	The one oppose to the main character
breaking character	理解人物的性格 lǐ jiě rén wù dì xìng gé	Study of an acting role in a play
cheerleaders	啦啦队 lā lā duì	People paid to lead the audience in applause.
minor character	不重要的角色 bù chóng yào de jué sè	A character of little importance
representative characters	代表性的人物 dài biǎo xìng de rén wù	Characters in a play who embody characteristics that represent an entire group.
typecast	固定角色演员 gù dìng jué sè yǎn yuán	An actor who always cast in similar role/character

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