Riddles for Theater Kids and Stage Stars

I hold scripts marked with cues and notes. What am I?

I color the stage with gold and blue gels. What am I?

I change actors with brush and powder. What am I?

I hang backstage with character names pinned. What am I?

I whisper lines from the wings. Who am I?

I make thunder with a sheet of metal. What am I?

I call places and track scene changes. Who am I?

I turn scripts into movement. Who am I?

I am the rehearsal snack table. What am I?

I raise and lower scenery quietly. What am I?

I make sure microphones are ready. Who am I?

I am applause after the show. What am I?

I fill seats with posters and posts. What am I?

I am roses on opening night. What am I?

I'm the hidden space beside the stage where actors wait to enter. What am I?

I am the first tryout for a role. What am I?

I am the printed guide to cast and scenes. What am I?

I am the mark where actors stand. What am I?

I am the final practice with costumes. What am I?

I am the curtain opening on show night. What am I?

I am the room where actors wait. What am I?

I am the object carried on stage. What am I?

I am the speech one actor gives alone. What am I?

I am the group singing and dancing together. What am I?

I am the stage direction to leave. What am I?

I am the painted world behind actors. What am I?

I am the applause after final bows. What am I?

I am the person guiding the whole show. Who am I?

I am the backstage helper in black. Who am I?

What do actors say before a show for good luck?