2025 6th Grade Summer Work Theatre Jargon

Front

A large open space with pipes, curtains, and lighting instruments hanging in the air is called the ____________.

Back

Fly Loft

Front

The ____________ is a series of weights, pipes and ropes used to hang and fly scenery, curtains, and electrics in and out of sight of the audience.

Back

Counterweight Fly System

Front

The audience area of any theatrical space

Back

house

Front

The space for lights to be hung above the audience

Back

Catwalk

Front

Arranging of the movement and actions of the actors onstage

Back

Blocking

Front

What is the name of the curtain that covers the back and side walls of the stage area?

Back

Cyclorama

Front

What are the offstage areas to the left and right of the stage called?

Back

Wings

Front

What is the term for a movement across a stage?

Back

Cross

Front

What is this called?

Back

Flat

Front

What is this called? Options: Platform, Trap Door, Fly Space, Wagon

Back

Platform