Step into the world of drama and applause. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary you need to enjoy a night out at the theater.
The Premiere and The Cast
The excitement begins with the opening night, or premiera (the premiere). A successful show relies on its actors, collectively known as distribuția (the cast).
| The premiere of the show is tonight. | Premiera spectacolului este diseară. |
| The director chose an excellent cast. | Regizorul a ales o distribuție excelentă. |
First Performances
An actor's first performance on stage is debutul (the debut). If the performance is perfect, it is impecabil (flawless). Notice how impecabil can describe both the action of playing and the debut itself.
| The whole cast played flawlessly. | Toată distribuția a jucat impecabil. |
| Her debut was flawless. | Debutul ei a fost impecabil. |
Setting the Stage
The physical background and scenery make up decorul (the set).
| The set is completely new and very beautiful. | Decorul este complet nou și foarte frumos. |
Lighting is focused using reflectorul (the spotlight), and the stage itself is hidden or revealed by cortina (the curtain).
| The spotlight moved quickly on the stage. | Reflectorul s-a mișcat repede pe scenă. |
| The curtain falls slowly after the performance. | Cortina cade încet după spectacol. |
The Audience and Preparation
At the end of a great performance, the audience will show their appreciation and aplauda (applaud).
| The audience applauded with much enthusiasm. | Publicul a aplaudat cu mult entuziasm. |
Long before the public sees the play, the cast goes through many practice runs, known as repetiția (the rehearsal).
| The last rehearsal was extremely long. | Ultima repetiție a fost extrem de lungă. |
If you want to watch the show in style, you might book loja (the box seat) instead of sitting in the stalls.
| My sister reserved a box seat for tonight. | Sora mea a rezervat o lojă pentru diseară. |
