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Styles of Drapery and Curtains
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Sharkstooth Scrim
A type of scrim made from a special weave that becomes transparent when light is shined from behind but appears opaque with front lighting.
Grand Drape
The main curtain at the front of the stage, usually richly decorated, that opens to reveal the stage to the audience.
Backdrop
A flat curtain at the rear of the stage, painted or printed to represent the setting of a scene.
Brail Curtain
A curtain that raises vertically by bunching up via horizontal rings that are tied to vertical lift lines.
Wagnerian Curtain
A type of drapery system often made of several panels that lift vertically in a synchronized fashion.
Border
Wide, short drapes hung above the stage, used to mask lighting instruments and the fly loft from the audience's view.
Tab Curtain
A type of curtain split down the middle and often drawn offstage horizontally to open.
Austrian Curtain
A decorative curtain that gathers up vertically with horizontal fullness to create a scalloped effect when raised.
LED Star Curtain
A backdrop that incorporates LED lights woven into the material to create a starry sky effect.
Cyclorama
A large, usually seamless curtain at the back of the stage often used to create sky effects or projections.
Traveller Curtain
A curtain that opens in the middle and moves horizontally, generally used for quick transitions.
Spandex
A stretchable fabric screen used for projections or to create interesting shapes and textures on stage.
Scrims
A loose-weave curtain used for visual effects, which can appear opaque or transparent depending on the lighting.
Midstage Traveler
A traveler curtain located mid-stage, used to subdivide the stage for scene changes or to conceal set pieces.
Rain Curtain
A decorative curtain made of narrow strips of reflective material that simulates the appearance of falling water.
Blackout Curtain
A curtain, usually black, that's used to block out light and conceal parts of the stage not in use.
Italian String Curtain
Vertical strings or ropes hung close together to create a fringe effect, often used for soft scene transitions.
Contour Curtain
Curtains with multiple lift lines that can be raised in various shapes and contours for creative stage looks.
Legs
Long, narrow curtains on the sides of the stage, used to mask the wings from the audience and improve acoustics.
Muslin
Lightweight, often unbleached cloth, it is used for seamless backdrops that can be painted or lit for different effects.
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