a person who provides financial backing for a business venture, typically in its early stages
to support someone or something

podporovat, podpořit
a short, often humorous act or performance, typically part of a larger routine or show

číslo, sketch
a humorous or embarrassing mistake, often made during filming, recording, or live performance

přešlap, chyba
to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

zničit, pokazit
an absolute failure

propadák, bomba
used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

Bů, Fuj
used to wish a person good luck, particularly before their performance
to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering
an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

napětí, cliffhanger konec
a complimentary ticket to a performance or event, often given to critics, industry professionals, or guests

volná vstupenka, pozvánka
(of theater) closed to performances, often for maintenance, renovations, or between seasons

uzavřený, neaktivní
to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

zemřít, přestat fungovat
the screening of two different movies, one after another

dvojitá projekce
the act of quickly looking at something or someone twice, usually due to surprise, confusion, or disbelief

dvojitý pohled, druhý pohled
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

generální zkouška, suchý běh
a demand for more performance, usually expressed by an audience after a show or act has ended

přídavek
a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

komparz, statist
to pretend or exaggerate a feeling or condition

předstírat, falšovat
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

film, kino
a live performance featuring singers, dancers, or musicians, often presented in nightclubs, restaurants, or casinos

podlahová show, noční klubová show
something that is unsuccessful or fails to meet expectations, such as a movie, play, or product

propadák, flop
a situation where all seats, spaces, or accommodations are completely occupied, with no availability left

plný dům, vyprodáno
a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

vtip, žert
to be dismissed form a particular position or job
to start doing something in the way that was planned
in a grand or impressive manner, often used to describe the successful start of an event, party, or project
a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

odpočinková místnost, zelený pokoj
an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

herec s přehnaným divadelním stylem, histrion
a person who was once considered famous or successful, but is no longer popular

bývalá hvězda, dávná sláva
something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

hit, úspěch
all of the activities, companies, and people that are involved in providing a service or producing goods

průmysl, odvětví
said as a way of showing praise or appreciation for someone or inviting other people to clap for them
used when signaling the start of a film or TV scene, instructing lighting, camera operation, and actors to begin
the host and organizer of a public event who introduces acts and ensures the smooth flow of activities

mistr ceremonie, uvaděč ceremonie
to exaggerate facial expressions, often in an overly dramatic or comedic way, to provoke laughter

dělat grimasy, přehánět s výrazy obličeje
a specific act or performance, often part of a larger show or entertainment sequence

číslo, vystoupení
a short, witty, and concise joke or humorous observation that is delivered in a single line

vtip na jednu řádku, stručný a vtipný postřeh
to perform as the first act before the main show or headliner

otevřít, vystoupit jako předkapela
to react more intensely or dramatically than is warranted by the situation

přehnaně reagovat, reagovat přehnaně
to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

ztrhat, ostře kritizovat
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it

propagovat, reklamovat
to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something
the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

pointa, vtipná tečka
a traveling event or series of presentations held in different locations to showcase products, services, performances, or ideas to a wide audience

prezentační turné, roadshow
a period of clapping by an audience to show appreciation for a performance or speech
the selling of an entire stock of something

úplný prodej, prodej celého zásoby
a female performer known for elaborate costumes and dance routines in cabaret or revue shows

revuální tanečnice, kabaretní umělkyně
a joke whose effect is achieved by visual means rather than by speech (as in a movie)

vizuální vtip, vizuální gag
a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

sitcom, situační komedie
a television or radio drama that focuses on realistic, ongoing character relationships and everyday life situations, often serialized

situační drama, realistický dramatický seriál
a comedy with deliberate clumsiness and humorously embarrassing events

slapsticková komedie, fyzický humor
a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

nečekaný úspěch, pozdní fenomén
a designated period of time in a television schedule for a specific program

časový slot, vysílací čas
something that is extremely successful, such as a song, motion picture, play, etc.

úspěch, hit
a television program that is produced for a particular event or occasion

speciální pořad, televizní speciál
a genre of film characterized by humorous or satirical imitation of other films, genres, or cultural phenomena

parodie, pastiche
a segment of a television or radio show assigned to a particular person or a type of performance

místo, segment
a form of comedic performance where a comedian delivers jokes and humorous observations to an audience while standing on a stage

stand-up komedie, komické sólové vystoupení
a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

přímý muž, komikův pomocník
industry publications, such as The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, that provide news, analysis, and updates about the entertainment business

oborové publikace, odborné časopisy
a film, play, etc. that is considered a complete failure by many

průšvih, fiasko
move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

pohybovat se dozadu na jevišti, přinutit ostatní herce otočit se zády k publiku
a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra

komparz, malá role bez textu
to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.

dokončit, uzavřít
a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event

recenze, článek
(in acting) small physical actions or gestures performed by an actor to add realism, character depth, or engagement to a scene, often unscripted or minimally directed

jevištní podnikání, akční detail
