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Revue Stage
A type of stage that has a series of arches known as a revolve, which can change scenes quickly by rotating.
Fly System
A system of ropes, pulleys, and other mechanisms to move scenery, curtains, and sometimes people vertically above a stage.
Stage Left/Right
Terms used to designate the left and right side of the stage from the actor's perspective, facing the audience.
Apron
The part of the stage extending past the proscenium arch toward the audience.
Backdrop
A painted cloth hung at the back of a stage as part of the scenery.
Orchestra Pit
An area at the front of a theatre, usually below stage level, where musicians play during a performance.
Legs
Narrow, vertical stage drapes used to mask the wings on either side of the stage.
Set
The physical environment in which the action of the performance takes place, including props and backdrops.
Trap
An opening in the stage floor that actors can use to enter or exit, or for moving props and scenery up from below the stage.
Catwalk
A narrow, elevated walkway that allows access to lighting instruments and is used by technicians to hang and focus lights.
Proscenium Arch
A large arch that frames the front of the stage area and separates the audience from the performers.
Grid
A network of steel beams or a lattice of wood that supports lighting, scenery, and other equipment above the stage.
Rigging
The system of ropes, cables, and other equipment used to raise and lower scenery, lights, and equipment on a stage.
Green Room
A room in a theatre or studio where performers can relax when they are not required on stage.
Sound Design
The process of creating the auditory elements of a production, including the selection, manipulation, and creation of sound effects and music.
Technical Rehearsal
A rehearsal that focuses on the technical aspects of a performance, including lighting, sound, set changes, and other scene shifts.
Wings
The offstage areas to the right and left of the performance space, used for performers' entrances and exits and storage of sets.
Fly Loft
The space above the stage where scenery, drops, and lights can be lifted out of the audience's sight by the rigging system.
Thrust Stage
A stage that extends into the audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage area by its upstage end.
Gobo
A stencil placed over a light source to project a shape or pattern onto a surface on stage.
Cyclorama
A large curtain, wall, or screen at the back of the stage, used to create a background, often lit to represent the sky or other backgrounds.
Black Box Theatre
A type of performance space that is small, created out of a simple, somewhat unadorned, performance area, usually a large square room with black walls and a flat floor.
Lighting Plot
A plan that outlines the location of all the lighting instruments used in a production, including type, color, focus, and intensity.
Front of House
The portion of a theatre reserved for the audience; everything that is not backstage or on the stage itself.
Scenic Design
The creation of theatrical scenery, a process involving research, design, and construction of the physical environment in which a play takes place.
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