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Stage Left

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The area of the stage to the actor's left when facing the audience.

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Beat

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A smaller section within a scene, denoting a shift in action or emotion.

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Break a Leg

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A traditional phrase said to performers for good luck before they go on stage.

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Stage Right

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The area of the stage to the actor's right when facing the audience.

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Curtain Call

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The cast's appearance on stage after the performance to acknowledge the audience's applause.

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Proscenium

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The type of stage that includes an arch; the audience sits on one side facing the stage.

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Fly

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The system above the stage from which scenery, drapes, and lights are hung and can be moved up and down.

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Spike

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A mark placed on the stage floor, typically with tape, to indicate the correct position for set pieces, props, or actors.

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Arena

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A stage completely surrounded by the audience, also known as 'theater in the round'.

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Thrust

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A type of stage that extends into the audience, who are seated on three sides.

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Cross

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An actor's movement from one area of the stage to another, often to a new position.

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Prompt Book

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The production script containing all the actor moves, technical cues, and other stage directions.

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Upstage

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The area of the stage furthest from the audience, towards the back wall.

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Downstage

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The area of the stage closest to the audience, towards the front edge.

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Wings

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The offstage areas to the left and right of the performance space.

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Center Stage

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The middle area of the stage, equidistant from the sides.

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Blocking

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The precise staging of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance.

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Cold Reading

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A reading of a script done by actors who have not previously reviewed the play material.

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Cheat Out

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When an actor positions themselves towards the audience while seemingly interacting with other characters.

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Green Room

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A room where performers can relax before or after performances, or while waiting to go onstage.

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