| 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 gear: microphones normally
have XLR (qv) connectors. |
| Juve |
Abbreviation for Juvenile Lead: the young male main part. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. 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. |
| Luminaire |
The more modern term for Lantern. |
| LX |
Electrics. The title is given to the lighting department, and the Chief
Electrician is known as the Chief LX. |
