Television Production Terms

noun a person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of making of a movie or broadcast or for staging a play, opera, etc.

• The movie producer secured funding for the upcoming film.
• The producer got the money for the new movie.
• The producer scored some cash for the flick.
• The producer is the mastermind behind the project.

noun a commercial enterprise or organization involved in producing or presenting shows or performances

• The show business industry is known for its glitz and glamour.
• My cousin works in show business as a stage manager.
• I heard she's trying to break into the showbiz scene.
• Life in show business can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

noun A person responsible for the technical and organizational aspects of a theatrical production.

• The stage manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the production.
• Hey, have you met the stage manager? They're the one in charge backstage.
• The stage manager is like the ultimate multitasker, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
• In life, we all play the role of a stage manager, orchestrating the different elements to create our own production.

noun the quality or ability to act or perform in a particular way, especially in a dramatic role

• The actability of the new policy will be closely monitored by the board of directors.
• His actability in handling difficult situations is quite impressive.
• I never knew she had such great actability until she started performing in local plays.
• The actability of the team on the field was unmatched, leading them to victory.

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.