Tech Theatre Terminology Full Review

Front

A horizontal drapery across the front of the proscenium that masks and frames the opening

Back

Teaser

Front

What type of stage is pictured above? Options: Proscenium, Thrust, Arena, Flexible or Blackbox, All of the above

Back

Arena

Front

What part of the stage does letter B represent? Options: Backstage, House, Right Wing, Left Wing, All of the above

Back

Left Wing

Front

This is where the audience sits.

Back

House

Front

What part of the stage does letter A represent? Options: Backstage, House, Right Wing, Left Wing, All of the above

Back

Right Wing

Front

Part of the stage deck but offstage and out of sight of the audience, where actors wait for their entrances and set pieces are moved off and on.

Back

Wings

Front

What type of stage is pictured above? Options: Proscenium, Arena, Thrust, Flexible/Blackbox, All of the above

Back

Proscenium

Front

What is stage area A?

Back

Upright (UR)

Front

Vertical curtain that mask the wings, actors entrances/exits, offstage scenery, etc.

Back

Legs

Front

What is stage area H?

Back

Downcenter (DC)