STAGE TERMINOLOGY

Pipes that can be lowered and raised, and are used to fly scenery, curtains, or electrics in and out of sight are called I beams battens batons Light bars

The place where the audience sits during a play is called foyer lobby Auditorium (house) vestibule

The system of ropes, pulleys, and weights used to move scenery, drapery, and electronic equipment up and down above the stage and on the stage is called Fly system Rope System Storage Gear Flat system

The flame resistant curtain that is used to separate the stage area from the audience in an emergency is called Panic drop Fire cutrain Act curtain Grande drape (main curtain)

The stage opening that frames the stage is called Proscenium Spanakopeta Agora Encomium

The off-stage area where scenery can be stored and actors can be in waiting is called wings legs thorax alcoves

The area where the scenery is built and painted is called Scene shop Chop shop Soda shop Costume shop

A large piece of fabric painted to resemble some place or some thing is called drop prop flop shop

At the very back of the seating area is the __________________ where sound and light technicians can run the cues for a show. Tech booth alcove Front of house Splay port

The ________ is where the actors hang our when they are not on stage for an extended time. lobby Dressing room Green room Scene shop

Director’s backstage liaison Director’s backstage liaison. Must be able to direct “live” action including scene changes and problem solving. Key to a well-run show. Personal assistant Prop Master Stage Manager Wardrobe Mistress

The decorative curtain closest to the proscenium arch that closes off the stage is called the ____________. Grande Drape traveler Fire curtain cyclorama

Curtains that can close off part of the stage from the audience and can travel horizontally in and out are called travelers tormentors tentacles teasers

A(n) ________ is a large canvas backround that is the last curtain and is often white to allow for different colors of light to be shot against it. agitator drop batten cyclorama

The public area where there may be concessions, ticket sales and waiting areas is called auditorium Green room wings lobby

The area of the stage between the main curtain and the orchestra pit is called the _________. (Hint: it cannot be closed off by the curtain) No mans land precipice shelf apron

The curtains that hide the wing areas from the audience Legs Teasers Tormentors Backdrops

This is a_______. stile plat backdrop flat