break character—when an actor becomes distracted or laughs, losing focus on what his/her character is supposed to be doing.
on application--a stagehand trying to break into Local 52 will be on application, gaining qualifying hours and getting ready for the test
Orange crush: five-pound plastic sledgehammer good for pounding scenery or decking into place, which does not leave a mark like a metal sledge. Also called clown hammer, for its orange color.