| Jack |
A type of connector used in sound equipment; sometimes
called a phone jack. There are two types, mono and stereo, found
in two sizes (standard: 6.3mm and mini: 3.5mm). At one time most
sound equipment used standard jacks, but now they are usually only
used on line-level (qv) gear: microphones normally have XLR
(qv) connectors. |
| Juve |
Abbreviation for Juvenile Lead: the young male main part. |
| KW |
Sometimes in lower case: kw, or abbreviated to k. Kilowatt (=
1,000 watts): the power (and therefore brightness) or a lamp. Also
used for the power of an electric motor or heating element. |
| Ladders |
High stands for hanging lanterns at the side of the stage. Not
for climbing! |
| Lamp |
In the theatre, the bulb which is fitted to what, in normal use,
we call a light, is referred to as a lamp. |
| Lamp Round |
The daily (usually) check of all lanterns and other lights in
a theatre to make sure that lamps (bulbs) do not need replacing. |
| Lantern |
What in normal English we call a light, in the theatre is called
a lantern. Actually, it's a slightly old-fashioned expression: luminaire
is used more often nowadays, whereas some prefer the American term
instrument. |
| Lavalier |
A type of (usually radio) mic, often called a tie-clip although
they are probably best concealed above the hairline or behind the
ear. |
| Left |
Stage left, or the LHS as you face the audience. Also called the
Prompt Side or PS. |
| Legs |
Curtains used to cover the wings (qv). |
| Leko |
American term for a profile spot (qv). Originally a brand
name. |
| Lighting Designer |
Responsible for designing, focusing and plotting the lighting
for a production. In the professional theatre he is not normally
responsible for operating the lighting, although he will usually
do that in the amateur theatre. Responsible to the Director, not
the Stage Manager. Works in close co-operation with the Designer
(qv). |
| Lime |
See Follow Spot. Lime is an old-fashioned word,
going back to the earliest days of stage lighting. |
| Line level |
Sound term, referring to non-microphone inputs: CD, tape, MIDI,
mini-disk, instruments |
| Loop |
Or induction loop. A means of providing a direct feed of
sound to a hearing aid. |
| Loudspeaker |
The part of a sound system which produces the sound and "throws"
it out to the audience. There are a number of kinds of speaker (as
they are usually called): tweeters (qv), horns (qv),
bass cabs (qv). |
| Luminaire |
The more modern term for Lantern (qv). Also known
by the US term instrument |
| LX |
Electrics. The title is given to the lighting department, and
the Chief Electrician is known as the Chief LX. |
