Note: This is what I have assumed things to mean. I do not ask questions about what these things mean while they're being said because I don't want to be the obvious Newb.
- Call
- Definition: This is basically the time when you have to be somewhere.
- Use it in a sentence: Me: "When should I ask off work during show week?" Stage Manager: "Calls generally range from 6-7pm."
- Sitzprobe
- Definition: Hmmm...a seated rehearsal with the orchestra. Basically. Though I don't think actors are seated, just the orchestra.
- Use it in a sentence: It was during our first sitzprobe rehearsal that the show really started to come alive with sound.
- Stumblethrough
- Definition: You walk through the entire show without knowing all of it to get an idea for pacing and staging issues.
- Use it in a sentence: My ego is still trying to recover from stumblethrough.
- Singthrough
- Definition: The first time you sing through the entire show with the cast.
- Use it in a sentence: Can we sit besides each other at singthrough so that I can hear what the notes are suppose to be?
- "Thank you, ____"
- Definition: It's this reply people say when they've been given a 5/10 minute warning.
- Use it in a sentence: Someone important: "5 minutes, people!" The people who know what they're doing: "Thank you, five." Me: ........
- Chest voice
- Definition: Singing from your chest.
- Use it in a sentence: When someone belts, they're using their chest voice.
- Head voice
- Definition: Basically singing falsetto outside of your chest voice range.
- Use it in a sentence: I have to go up to head voice for the high notes.
Here's hoping I'm less obvious than I feel!
Also: I was not feeling particularly well yesterday and took the day off from work. I feel so much better today so it just goes to show you that sometimes listening to your mind/body and taking a day off to do nothing is exactly what's needed to get back on track.
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