VOA慢速英语:Stage Managers Make Broadway Shine

scene – n. a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time

cast – n. the actors in a play, film or television show

hub – n. the central and most active part or place

envision – v. to think of (something that you believe might exist or happen in the future); to picture (something) in your mind

prop – n. an object that is used by a performer or actor or that is used to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage, in a movie, etc.

costume – n. the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing

matinee – n. a play, movie, etc., that is performed or shown in the afternoon

rehearse – v. to prepare for a public performance of a play, a piece of music, etc., by practicing the performance

cue – n. a word, phrase, or action in a play, movie, etc., that is a signal for a performer to say or do something

backstage – n. behind the stage of a theater

acknowledgement – n. the act of praising or thanking someone for an action or achievement

fortunate – adj. having good luck; enjoying good fortune