Entertainment Industry Glossary

noun a thick rope of wire or non-metallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles

verb to transmit or send signals or messages using a cable

• The cable connecting the computer to the printer is not working properly.
• Can you pass me the cable so I can charge my phone?
• I need to get a new cable for my headphones, this one is busted.
• The strong friendship between them acted as a cable, keeping them connected through thick and thin.

noun a play or other performance considered in terms of its dramatic quality

adjective relating to or characteristic of the theater or acting

• The theatrical performance at the opera house was truly captivating.
• I love going to see theatrical shows with my friends.
• That movie was so over-the-top theatrical, but in a good way.
• Her reaction to the news was so theatrical, you would have thought it was a scene from a play.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes a noun or pronoun

• The city's downtown area is often referred to as party central due to the high concentration of bars and clubs.
• We're heading to Sarah's house for the weekend - it's party central over there!
• That new club on Main Street is supposed to be party central.
• During the summer, the beach becomes party central with tourists and locals alike enjoying the sun and surf.

noun a person who performs as a musician or entertainer, typically in small venues or gigs

• The musician was hired as a gigger for the upcoming concert.
• My friend is a gigger and plays at different venues every weekend.
• I heard that gigger is really good at playing the guitar.
• Being a gigger requires a lot of flexibility and adaptability.

noun a plural form of the noun 'acter', which is a person who performs in a play, movie, or television show

• The actors delivered a powerful performance in the Shakespearean play.
• The actors totally nailed their roles in the school play.
• Those actors are killing it on stage!
• The actors are like skilled painters, bringing the characters to life with each brushstroke.