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Trailers (Legs)
long pieces of black cloth hanging in pairs on stage left and stage right, that touch the stage floor.
Cyclorama
a curved plain cloth or plastered wall filling the rear of the stage.
Orchestra Pit
A place where musicians perform the musical score for a production.
Downstage
the area of the stage closest to the audience.
Props House
The area where the items that the actors use, but that are not part of their costume.
Apron
the acting area in front of the main curtain.
Teaser
a short curtain hung across the stage above the acting area to mask overhead lights.
Proscenium Arch
the ________ or frame enclosing the visible downstage; the opening between the stage and the house.
Wings
Offstage spaces to the sides of the acting area.
Dressing Room (Green Room)
A place where performers change their wardrobe and prepare to perform.
House
Where the audience sits
Stage Right
The right side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience
Stage Left
The left side of the stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience
Drops
Specialized Fabric with scenery painted on it
Acting Area
The part of the stage or theatre that is use by actors during a play
Upstage
The stage area away from the audience
House Right
The right side of the stage from the audience members' perspectives as they face the stage
House Left
The left side of the stage from the audience members' perspectives as they face the stage
Sets
The scenery that gets placed or wheeled on and off stage for each scene
Sound/Lighting Booth
The area designated for sound and lighting equipment
Grand Curtain
The main / front curtain
Traveler Curtains
Curtains that split the stage (mid, back)
Note
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