| director |
The person who oversees the artistic aspects of a film or play |
The director requested a final rehearsal before the premiere. |
| screenplay |
The script written for a film, including dialogue and directions |
The screenplay was adapted from a bestselling novel. |
| cast |
All the actors in a film or play |
The cast includes three lead actors and several supporting performers. |
| crew |
The technical and production staff working behind the scenes |
The crew completed the set change in under 30 minutes. |
| box office |
Where tickets are sold or the total ticket revenue |
Ticket sales at the box office exceeded projections. |
| premiere |
The first public performance or showing of a film or play |
The premiere will take place at the downtown theatre next Wednesday. |
| understudy |
A performer who learns another's role to substitute if needed |
The understudy covered the lead role when the actor was ill. |
| cinematography |
The art and technique of photography in filmmaking |
The film's cinematography was praised for its visual style. |
| set design |
The creation and arrangement of physical scenery for a production |
The set design increased the production's budget but improved audience immersion. |