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Stage Left




The left side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.




Stage Right




The right side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.




Proscenium




The type of stage in theater surrounded by the arch that frames the action of the play.




Fourth Wall




The imaginary barrier between the audience and the actors, through which the audience views the play.




Cue




The trigger for an action to be carried out at a specific time, can be a line of dialogue, a piece of music, or an effect.




Wings




The offstage areas to the sides of the acting area.




Blocking




The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage.




Apron




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




Fly Loft




The space above the stage where scenery, drops, and lights can be lifted out of the audience’s view.




Center Stage




The central part of the stage, equally distant from both sides of the stage.




Counter-cross




Movement in the opposite direction to balance the stage picture after another actor has moved.




Cheat Out




An actor's positioning tactic, turning slightly towards the audience to be more visible.




Upstage




The area of the stage farthest from the audience, typically towards the back wall of the theatre.




Downstage




The area of the stage closest to the audience.




Cross




An actor's move from one location to another on stage.
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