Film and Theatre: English Vocabulary List

a minor role that is played by a well-known actor

"The famous actor had a cameo role."

"A cameo is a brief appearance or a small but memorable role in a film"

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

"The musical interlude was very relaxing."

"The comedian performed a brief, humorous interlude between the main acts of the show."

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

"The actors waited nervously in the green room before the show started."

"The nervous actors waited backstage in the green room before going on stage for the live performance."

a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation

"The actor forgot his line and had to ad lib."

"The actor forgot his scripted line and had to ad lib a funny response that made the audience laugh."