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