tech theater study guide

aisle

a passage through seating

apron

a section of the stage and theatre which is out pf the sight of the audience

backstage

the part of the stage and theatre which is out of the sight of the audience

blackout

complete absence of stage lighting

blocking

the process of arranging moves to be made by the actors during the play

centre line

imaginary line running down the stage through the exact center of the proscenium opening

stage right

stage position facing your right

stage left

stage position facing your left

downstage

part of stage closest to audience

upstage

part of stage furthest from audience

cyclorama

a curved plain cloth of plastered wall filling the rear of the stage

flat

a lightweight timber from covered with scenic canvas, or plywood

front of house

every part of the theater in front of the proscenium arch. includes foyer areas open to the general public

house

the audience of auditorium

marking

sticking tapes to the floor of the rehearsal space to indicate the groundplan of the scenery

props

small items that are handled by the actors

proscenium arch

the opening in that wall which stands between stage and auditorium in some theaters

raked stage

a sloping stage which is raised at the back (upstage) end

set

the physical environment and design of the stage

wings

the out of views areas to the sides of the acting area