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Set Design Basics for Musical Theater
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The horizontal section that separates the audience from the performers.
Proscenium Arch
The area of the stage extending beyond the arch, closer to the audience.
Apron
A flat piece of theatrical scenery which is painted and positioned on stage.
Backdrop
An open-topped container onstage used to hold liquids, typically representing water features.
Tank
A large cloth backdrop that usually depicts landscapes or abstract designs.
Cyclorama
Decorative items that dress the set but are not necessarily used by the performers.
Set Dressing
Three-dimensional set pieces that replicate furniture, buildings, and other objects.
Props
An elevated area on the stage
Platform
Used to control where the audience's attention is focused, often by dimming the rest.
Spotlight
Enclosures that conceal backstage areas and equipment from the audience's view.
Wings
A hidden space below the stage used to hide performers and equipment.
Trap
A mechanism allowing scenery or performers to be raised or lowered.
Fly System
Movable frames covered with lightweight fabric or paper used to represent windows, doors, or walls.
Flat
A group of lights hung above the stage, normally out of the audience’s sight.
Lighting Grid
This is the overall visual appearance of the stage for a play, including positions of performers.
Blocking
A thin, gauze-like curtain used for creating hazy or dreamlike scenes.
Scrim
A heavy curtain used to define the front of the stage area.
Grand Drape
Painting technique that creates an illusion of texture or relief.
Trompe-l'œil
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