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Stage Directions Glossary

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Stage Left

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

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Stage Right

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

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Proscenium

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

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Fourth Wall

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

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Cue

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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.

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Wings

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The offstage areas to the sides of the acting area.

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Blocking

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The planned movement and positioning of actors on stage.

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Apron

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

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Fly Loft

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

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Center Stage

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

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Counter-cross

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

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Cheat Out

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

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Upstage

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

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Downstage

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The area of the stage closest to the audience.

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Cross

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

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