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House

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The area of the theater where the audience sits.

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Green Room

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A room where performers can relax before or after appearances on stage.

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Cyclorama

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A curved backdrop at the rear of the stage which can be lit to create sky effects or other backdrops.

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Spotlights

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Strong beams of light that illuminate a particular area of the stage, often following an actor.

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Vomitory

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A passage situated below or behind a tier of seats in an auditorium, through which the audience can enter or exit.

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Tableau

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A static scene on stage with actors frozen in position, often to create a picture or represent a scene without movement.

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Cold Reading

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Performing lines out loud without having rehearsed them beforehand, often used in auditions.

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Tech Rehearsal

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A rehearsal that focuses on the technical aspects of a production, such as lighting, sound, and set changes.

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Black Box

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A type of theatre space that is small, created out of a room, painted all black, and is versatile for the creation of different layouts.

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Wings

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The off-stage areas to the right and left of the performance space.

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Grand Drape

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The main curtain used to separate the stage from the audience, usually opened and closed during performances.

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Rake

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The slope of the stage floor, which can be inclined to enhance the view for the audience.

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Fly System

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A system of rigging and pulleys used to move scenery and equipment to and from the stage.

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Dress Rehearsal

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A final rehearsal with all the elements of the production, costumes, lighting, and effects.

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Stage Left/Right

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Directions on the stage from the actor's perspective, the opposite of the audience's view.

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Fourth Wall

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The imaginary wall that separates the audience from the performers, breaking it involves addressing the audience.

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Gobo

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A metal template placed in front of a lighting instrument to project patterns on the stage.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one actor in a play or movie.

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Blocking

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The precise staging of actors in order to facilitate the performance.

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Load-in

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The process of moving set, costumes, and equipment into the theatre.

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Traverse Stage

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A type of stage where the audience is seated on two sides, similar to a fashion runway or sports court.

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Legs

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Narrow curtains used on both sides of the stage to obscure the wings from the audience.

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Apron

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The part of the stage extending past the proscenium arch toward the audience.

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Prompt Book

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The scripted booklet with added directions and notes, used by stage managers during a performance.

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Upstage

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The area of the stage furthest from the audience.

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Wardrobe

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The collection of costumes worn by actors in a play or movie.

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Thrust Stage

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A stage that extends into the audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage area.

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Proscenium

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A type of stage design where the audience faces one side, and the backdrop often includes an arch.

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Downstage

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The area of the stage closest to the audience.

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Cue

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A signal for an actor, technician, or musician to begin their part of the performance.

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