Theater Production Terms

noun a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century

• The ballet performance at the theater was exquisite and well-rehearsed.
• I love watching ballet because the dancers make it look so effortless and graceful.
• Have you seen that new ballet video? It's lit!
• Her movements were like a ballet, fluid and precise.

noun a long, flat strip of squared wood or metal used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall

verb to strengthen or fasten (something) with battens

• The carpenter used a batten to secure the boards together.
• Can you pass me that batten over there?
• I'm going to batten down the hatches before the storm hits.
• She had to batten down her emotions to stay focused during the presentation.

• The actress arrived at the red carpet event in a stunning gown bespangled with crystals.
• She looked like a disco ball in that bespangled dress.
• Her outfit was so bespangled, it was blinding!
• The night sky was bespangled with twinkling stars.

noun a piece of material hung up to act as a screen or partition

• The elegant curtains in the living room perfectly complement the decor.
• I'm thinking of changing the curtains in my bedroom to something more colorful.
• I'll be hanging up some new curtains in my place this weekend.
• When she finally opened up to him, it was like pulling back the curtains on her true feelings.

noun A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

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• The director of the company announced a new strategic plan.
• The boss told us about the new project.
• The big cheese shared the latest updates with us.
• The captain of the ship steered us towards a new direction.

noun a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas

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• The impresario organized a grand opera performance at the theater.
• The impresario is throwing a huge party next weekend.
• That impresario knows how to throw a killer event.
• She was the impresario of the group, always planning and organizing activities.

noun a person who performs magic tricks or sleight of hand

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prestidigitator

• The renowned prestidigitator amazed the audience with his sleight of hand tricks.
• I heard that the prestidigitator at the circus is really good at card tricks.
• That street performer is a real prestidigitator, always pulling off cool magic tricks.
• The CEO was like a prestidigitator, effortlessly juggling multiple projects at once.

verb the action of speaking in a soft, hushed tone to avoid being heard by others

• The professor was whispering instructions to the students during the exam.
• I caught my coworkers whispering about the upcoming office party.
• I heard Sarah whispering some juicy gossip to her friend.
• The wind was whispering through the trees as I walked through the forest.

noun a person who stages or prepares something, such as a performance or event

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• The stager carefully positioned the furniture to showcase the best features of the room.
• The stager totally transformed the living room with just a few simple changes.
• I heard that stager is a pro at making any space look amazing.
• As a stager of emotions, she knew exactly how to elicit a specific response from the audience.

noun a list of songs or pieces of music that a band or performer is going to play during a concert or performance

• The band carefully curated their setlist for the concert.
• I can't wait to see what songs are on the setlist for tonight's show!
• The setlist for the gig is gonna be lit!
• In life, we each have our own setlist of priorities that we need to follow.