1. Stage Directions
Drama 10

3. Basic Stage Vocabulary
Stage directions apply to the actor as he/she faces the audience
Stage Right -R- the actor’s right
Stage Left –L- the actor’s left
Downstage -D- nearest the audience
Upstage -U- away from the audience
C – Centre Stage

4. Other Stage Vocabulary
Onstage – the acting area within the set, visible to the audience
Offstage – the parts of the stage not enclosed by the setting
Backstage – the area behind the setting
Wings – the offstage areas to the left and right of the acting area
House – the auditorium where the audience sits (also called ‘outfront’)

5. Body Positions Five basic positions: One quarter Full front Profile
Three quarter
Full back