FILM AND THEATRE
In today’s podcast, you will learn a set of words related to FILM AND THEATRE (PART ONE)
actor
one who performs in a play, movie, television show, etc.
actor-manager
an actor who is responsible for venue arrangement and acts in the plays
actress
A lady who is an actor who performs on the stage, on television or in films,
art director
one who coordinates the artistic features and creative highlights of a dramatic creation, (for example, picturesque settings, costumes and lighting effects)
artistic director
the individual accountable for finalising which plays, shows, and so on in a theatre that a particular troupe will perform
audience
the group of spectators who have assembled to watch or listen to a play, musical performance etc.,
bit player
an individual who plays a small role in a play or film
body double
an individual who takes part in a film instead of the main actor when the scene includes wearing no garments or using special or dangerous skills
buff
an individual who is extremely inspired by a specific subject and possesses exceptional expertise in the field
cameo
a little dramatic performance by a famous entertainer and often restricted to a single scene
cameraman
a man whose occupation is operating a camera for making movies or TV programs
camerawoman
a lady whose job is operating a camera for making films or television programs
cast
every individual who acts in a play or film
castmate
an entertainer with whom another actor acts in a play or film
character actor
an actor who dons many different and unusual characters
chorus
a part of a song recurring at regular intervals
chorus line
a gathering of artists and vocalists supporting the main players in a melodic parody or theatrical entertainment
cinemagoer
an individual who visits the cinema halls to watch the film shows regularly
co-star
one of two principal performers who star in a film, play and so on.
costumier
an individual or organization that makes costumes and hires, especially for the theatre
debutant
An actor or player making their maiden public appearance, especially in sports or films
debutante
a young, rich accomplished lady making her maiden ceremonial entrance into society
director
an individual who oversees the development of a show concerning stage setting, props, lighting, music, rehearsals, and other logistics with great responsibility
doorman
a man, customarily in uniform, whose occupation is to remain at the entrance to lodging or a theater, and open the gates for guests, find them suitable conveyance facilities
double
an individual that closely resembles another
dramatist
an individual who conceives plots and works on screenplays for the theater, TV or radio
