technical theatre names drama

proscenium

arena

traverse

Fly tower

The space above the stage into which scenery can be flown via a rigging system

Platforms

Flat, raised staging for actors to perform on and used to create different levels

Cyclorama

A large light weight fabric stretched across the back of the set, often used to create the illusion of a sky

Flats

a flat piece of theatrical scenery which is painted and positioned on stage so as to give the appearance of buildings or other background.

Sight lines

Sight lines refer to what your audience sees onstage

Raked seating

Sloped floor of an auditorium to tier audience seating to enhance sightlines

Actor/audience relationship

The connection between the actor and audience. It may be active or passive.

Wings

Side curtains or flats that can be seen on stage but create an offstage area behind them

Entrance/exit

Where the actor enter or exit the stage

Apron

Any part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience or seating area.

Stage

The performance space

Offstage

Not on the stage and not visible to the audience

Curtain

A set of hanging drapery for concealing all or part of the stage or set from the view of the audience

treads

General name for any stage staircase or set of steps

truck

Wheeled platform on which a scene or part of a scene is built to facilitate scene changing

Set dressing

decorating a particular set with curtains and furniture, filling shelves and generally making it look real and lived-in